It was a cold day, so I wanted to test the Instant Pot with a beloved Lao noodle dish called khao piek sen. This dish is usually made with a whole chicken, but I wanted to continue with my craze over spare ribs. This recipe cuts down the time to make a broth by hours.…
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PAST ARTICLE PUBLISHED ON July 16, 2019 The door swings open with smiling faces to greet you with a mouth watering whiff of fish sauce. As you walk through the crowd, you see people laughing and chatting away over food you grew up eating. Your eyes glance at the beautiful naga serpent painted on the…
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Saengthong Douangdara is a Los Angeles based cooking instructor and personal chef. He was born in a refugee camp in Thailand after his parents fled Laos. He was raised in Wisconsin. For over 5 years, Saeng worked in higher education as a counselor. During his time as a counselor, he nurtured his love of cooking and…
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This is my first recipe using the instant pot, and it did not disappoint. It is my take on BBQ spare ribs with a Lao twist. I was genuinely shocked how flavorful it was, and it was fall apart delicious. It’s a quick recipe with an amazing outcome. I’ve been obsessed with jeaw bong which…
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This is not a regular salad! It uses left over fried chicken and you still get that crunch like it was fresh out of the fryer (fryer not required). I used my favorite trick to soften the kale and drizzled it with a delicious Lao dressing. Method: Tear the leaves off the stems and make…
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PAST LETTER PUBLISHED ON FACEBOOK ON APRIL 13, 2019 Lao food has been making waves across American media, and it is fairly new to the public. With the positive momentum of Lao restaurants, chefs, businesses, and public figures, Lao cuisine has been able to grab a seat at the table. With large platforms wanting to…
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