Sin Savanh | Lao Heavenly Beef Jerky
There are many variations of Lao jerky and this is a classic Lao jerky sin savanh that typically is a bit sweeter and is sprinkled with sesame seeds. The perfect bit is Lao jerky, jeow bong, and sticky rice.
Khao Poon Nam Gai | Lao Red Curry Chicken Noodle Soup
Khao poon is a Lao noodle dish you will find at a lot of Lao community gatherings. It is filled with flavor from the red curry, fish sauce, and fresh herbs. The vermicelli noodles soak up the broth so every bite will be delicious. Usually, it is eaten with cooked pork blood cubes, a squeeze of lime, and lots of herbs.
Om Keelik | Lao Cassia Stew
Om Keelik is a traditional Lao stew that is made with cassia leaves and yanang juice. It is thickened with sticky rice and its a standout with the bitter notes from the cassia. This Lao Cassia stew is perfect with warm sticky rice. This is one of my favorite Lao stews.
Laab Tao | Lao Spicy Algae Salad
Laab tao is a classic and traditional Lao dish that brings you the star algae! This is a unique dish that is hard to find because algae is not available everywhere. This style of laab adds in the authentic laab seasonings like khao kua.
Lao Khao Tom | Coconut Sticky Rice Banana Parcels
A favorite childhood Lao snack that was always given out at temple. This is khao tom, a coconut sticky rice banana parcel. Make sure to let these cool for at least 1 hour so it creates that delicious chewy texture.
Lao Steak & Jeow Bee
Lao steak is essential to Lao barbecues. It goes perfect with a traditional Lao dip called jeow bee. Make sure to eat all of this with sticky rice.
Thom Khem | Lao Caramelized Braised Pork Egg Stew
Thom khem is a Lao traditional pork stew that is every kids favorite. It is braised pork and boiled eggs in a caramelized fish sauce. It goes great with jasmine rice!
Purple Sticky Rice | Khao Niew Si Muang
Purple sticky rice is a mixture of white and purple sticky rice. The purple rice gives it an extra chewy texture and natural vibrant purple color.
Jeow Mak Muang | Lao Green Mango Dip
Jeow mak muang is one of my favorite Lao dips because it goes well with all sour fruits especially unripe mango. This is my go to Lao snack whenever I'm craving sweet, spicy, and savory all in one bite.
Kua Mee | Lao Stir Fry Noodles
Kua Mee, also known as Lao stir fry noodles, is a delicious and popular dish in Lao cuisine. Learn how to make this flavorful dish at home with our easy recipe. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!
Sakoo Yat Sai | Lao Tapioca Dumpling
This gluten free Lao dumpling is bursting with flavors. The filling is made with glazed pork and crushed peanuts. It is a fun and unique way to use mini tapioca pearls. These dumplings are served with fresh veggies and will give you a bouncy chew filled with yumminess.
Khanom Nap | Sweet Sticky Rice Coconut Dumpling
These sweet treats are made of sticky rice and coconut! They are the perfect dessert after a Lao meal. The fun part is folding them because its like banana leaf origami.
Gaeng Nor Mai | Lao Bamboo Stew
Gang nor mai is a traditional Lao stew known for its earthy green flavors. The taste comes from the fresh bamboo shoots, yanang extract, and lots of green herbs. Follow my easy recipe to recreate this delicious dish at home.
Lao Khao Lam | Bamboo Stalk Filled with Durian Sticky Rice
Khao lam is a traditional Lao dessert. It is sticky rice soaked in sweet coconut milk and swirled with fresh durian. You can either bake it or grill it!
Jeow Mak Muang | Lao Green Mango Dip
This is my all time favorite childhood snack because its savory and sweet at the same time. This dip is called jeow mak muang and it goes perfect with any sour fruit especially green mango.
Khao Piak Sen | Lao Chicken Noodle Soup
Lao chicken noodle soup, also known as khao piak sen, is a popular dish in Laos made with chicken broth, rice noodles, and various herbs and spices. Learn more about this delicious and comforting soup here.
Khanom Khuu | Chinese Donut
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.
Best Homemade Egg Rolls
I can’t think about a weekend when there wasn’t egg rolls in the kitchen. My mom always made the best egg rolls because they were super crunchy and golden. She would make a big batch and sell some at work. I usually ate more than one at every sitting because they are so addicting. I hope you check out the video to learn the tips and tricks to making the perfect egg roll.