Lao Lotus Flower Cookies, also known as Khanom Dok Bua, are a delightful treat that combines a crispy texture with the rich flavors of coconut and sesame. This recipe will guide you through the steps to create these unique, beautiful cookies.

In the Lao language, the delectable dish known as "ua si khai" carries the essence of traditional culinary artistry. Originating from the timeless treasure trove of Lao cuisine found in Phia Sing's renowned cookbook, "Traditional Recipes of Laos," this dish represents an exquisite variation of the classic recipe. The heart of ua si khai lies in fragrant lemongrass, which serves as the vessel for a tantalizing blend of seasoned meat. These lemongrass stalks, infused with savory flavors, are generously coated with a delicate layer of egg batter before being lovingly deep-fried to a golden crisp. The result is a harmonious marriage of fragrant lemongrass and succulent meat, a tantalizing feast for both the palate and the senses.

A plate with bossam and a Lao sauce with napa cabbage and Korean peppers.

I got the idea for this recipe after watching my friend's video about making brûléed Lemon Possets. Inspired, I decided to create something similar using ingredients from my Lao pantry at home. Coincidentally, my backyard passion fruits were ripe and falling, making it the perfect time to use their tangy, delicious flavor in a new dish. I came up with what I like to call "Passion Fruit Coconut Custard. To make this custard, I extracted the juice from the passion fruits and combined it with coconut milk, sugar, pandan essence, and jelly powder. This marks the beginning of my series of passion fruit recipes. If you have any favorite recipes that incorporate passion fruit, I'd love to hear your recommendations!

Discover the authentic flavors of Lao cuisine with our step-by-step guide to making Som Moo Ton, a traditional fermented pork belly dish. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage and unique flavors of Lao cuisine as you follow this easy-to-follow recipe. Impress your taste buds and create a memorable dining experience with this flavorful Lao delicacy.

Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with the vibrant flavors of Lao Yum Salat! In this mouthwatering recipe, we'll guide you through creating a refreshing Asian salad that combines crisp red leaf lettuce, endive lettuce, green onions, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and pickled radish. Top it off with savory slices of chicken and a tangy dressing made with garlic, egg yolks, fish sauce, and lime juice. This salad is not only bursting with fresh ingredients but also showcases the authentic flavors of Lao cuisine. Join us as we take you step by step through this delightful Yum Salat recipe, perfect for those who crave a healthy and flavorful salad option.

Learn how to make an authentic and delicious Lao ragu with this step-by-step recipe! Featuring bone-in short ribs marinated in a blend of salt, brown sugar, and MSG, this savory dish is packed with rich flavors like oyster sauce, garlic, and padaek. I'll show you how to sear the beef, add in fresh veggies like mushrooms, tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, and onions, and let it stew to perfection in a tomato-based sauce. Plus, I'll give you tips on adjusting the fish sauce, padaek, and black pepper to your liking. Serve with a baguette for dipping and enjoy a taste of Laos in your own home!

crispy fried spring rolls

fresh rice noodles for Lao khao soi

Lao Laab Taco

Jeow Pinapple

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 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 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.

How to grow bean sprouts at home

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.

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 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 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 is a mixture of white and purple sticky rice. The purple rice gives it an extra chewy texture and natural vibrant purple color.