It’s very common for people in the rural area to have an outdoor kitchen. The only thing that is needed is a roof to protect from the rain. Since the majority of the people use charcoal or wood for cooking, this is more suitable than…

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After we have taken your order, and before the meal begins, the kitchen sends you a little dish saying,
“Welcome to ASIA”.
Each Amuse Bouche is decided on the day. It is an important dish however small. It is akin to an opening act.
Below is a collection of last weeks preludes.

“Tum Mak Deng Gazpacho with Sesame Toast”.
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My aunt Kian was kind enough to show us how to make spicy Pad Pa. Follow her instructions and please tell me how it taste. I have never eaten this dish before but I am fond of fried fish, especially cat fish as a little kid in…

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Fishing in Laos is a way to provide daily food for the family and also for making a living by selling extra fishes at the local market. Another source of food can be found in nature and that is picking mushrooms in the forest for many…

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Crunchy Crackers and Crisps are a great accompaniment to a nice cool summer drink.
Not only are they easy to make, they also keep a long time in their pre-cooked state, so you can make up a large batch then store them in an air-tight container until needed.

“Cheese Paper“.

They look very light, but they [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “Cheese Paper and Crab Crackers”, url: “http://laocook.com/2008/05/24/cheese-paper-and-crab-crackers/” });

The Today Show was in Laos a few weeks ago to showcase the beauty and culture of Laos, as well as the food. See what Matt Lauer has to say about Lao cuisine.
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Another food blog from Vientiane. For today’s meals there are yor khao, tum maak houng, miang nung moo, Lao beef jerky, and nam varn lod chong for dessert.

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Samples of Lao food that were on sale at the Lao New Year 2008 in Vientiane Laos (Wat Thong Phong).
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The majority of our work is with the preparations of the ingredients. The actual Service is only 3½ hours long, the rest of the time is spent cleaning and making our “Mis en Place” (prep work).
Every component that appears on a dish has been manipulated in some form or another before being cooked (or served [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “Mise en Place”, url: “http://laocook.com/2008/05/18/mise-en-place/” });

On this particular day, beef laap and steamed vegetables made a complete lunch. For dinner it was fried tuna to go with jeow maak phet. Many of my relatives in Laos love to eat tuna and would find ways to cook the fish. The tuna are mostly…

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