This Lao donut is made with a lot of patience and technique. The dough is shaped into a long strand and stretched right before frying to create a crispy and hollow donut. It will pair perfectly with your coffee or noodles dishes. Who doesn’t love khanom khuu.

What is khaonom Khuu?

I grew up eating this Asian donut with my khao piek sen and sometimes with just coffee. It is a versatile pastry. This is one of the universal Asian donuts because it is found in many East Asian and Southeast Asian cuisines. Everyone loves this donut.

In Laos, you will find these made into mini pairs hence the meaning of their name. I would always grab a few of these on the streets of Vientiane with all the other tasty street snacks of Laos.

Tips & Tricks in Making the best khanom khuu

When it comes to dough work, it can be tough for people to make this khanom khuu.

• Make sure you get the right consistency for the dough; it should not be too wet or too dry.

• Let the dough relax for a few hours if not over night

• fry one piece at a time to make sure the oil is at the right temperature

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