Khao soi are flat rice noodles, commonly served in a namesake noodle soup heaped with a bolognese of pork and fermented soybean paste.
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Khao poon, the noodle of Laos
A mouthwatering look at khao poon, the noodle of Laos.
Portraits of Northern Laos: Kaipen – Lao crispy river weed
Browse a menu in Luang Prabang, Laos and there’s a good chance you’ll see kaipen. The main ingredient of this delicious snack is almost unbelievable. Kaipen – also spelled khaiphaen or khai pene – is made from river weed harvested from the Mekong and other rivers in northern Laos. Continue reading Portraits of Northern Laos: Kaipen – Lao crispy river weed
Recipe for Nam Khao – Lao crispy rice salad
Nam khao, Lao crispy rice salad, is a popular local dish eaten with your fingers and shared with family and friends. I’ve written all about nam khao in a previous post, and now here’s the recipe for this tasty eat. Continue reading Recipe for Nam Khao – Lao crispy rice salad
Tasty Laos eats: Nam khao – Lao crispy rice salad
Nam khao or naem khao is Lao crispy rice salad, a flavourful dish eaten with your fingers at a family feast or with friends after work over beer. Nam khao is laborious to make, but luckily it’s sold ready-made at street stalls and markets throughout Laos. Continue reading Tasty Laos eats: Nam khao – Lao crispy rice salad
Luang Prabang salad
At first glance, “Luang Prabang salad”, one of Luang Prabang’s local signature dishes, looks rather ordinary. It doesn’t have an insane amount of chilli on top, nor does it contain water buffalo skin, fermented fish or animal paws. Called yam salat in Lao, this delicious fusion salad is made with lettuce, cucumber, tomato, watercress, mint, coriander and spring onion. Continue reading Luang Prabang salad