{"id":1137,"date":"2016-06-01T09:17:08","date_gmt":"2016-06-01T15:17:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/biculturalhealth.apacommnet.org\/?p=1137"},"modified":"2016-05-31T12:54:18","modified_gmt":"2016-05-31T18:54:18","slug":"laotian-cuisine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/biculturalhealth.apacommnet.org\/?p=1137","title":{"rendered":"Laotian Cuisine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Laotian cuisine is a combination\u00a0of fresh herbs, mixed spices, and strong flavors. It has influences from\u00a0all kinds of\u00a0Asian cultures, but the main influences are from the surrounding Southeast countries such as Thailand, Vietnam, and more. Laotian cuisine is focused on using fresh ingredients and using them in many different ways (such as making\u00a0a\u00a0lemon grass broth to a coconut based curry). Listed down below are some highlights from the Laotian cuisine that you should try out!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Papaya salad (Lao style)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/biculturalhealth.apacommnet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/o.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1140\" src=\"https:\/\/biculturalhealth.apacommnet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/o-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"o\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/biculturalhealth.apacommnet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/o-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/biculturalhealth.apacommnet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/o-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/biculturalhealth.apacommnet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/o-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/biculturalhealth.apacommnet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/o.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz_photos\/vientian-caf%C3%A9-oakland-2?select=35HMVs-axhVGVnmgcFuheA\">Yelp<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">A papaya salad is made from the fruit papaya where its combined with a\u00a0blend of spicy, salty, and semi-sweet flavors. There are two different version\u00a0of the papaya salad, Lao and Thai style. It can vary in texture and some ingredients. But the distinctive flavor of the Lao style is the padek (fermented fish\/brown sauce) which isn&#8217;t commonly found in the Thai style. The common recipe includes\u00a0shredded (unripe) papaya, Thai chilies, fish sauce, lime, red cherry tomatoes, and garlic. Recipe is linked <a href=\"http:\/\/padaek.com\/make-tum-mark-hoong-lao-spicy-green-papaya-salad-recipe\/\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Larb<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/biculturalhealth.apacommnet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/larbf4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1139\" src=\"https:\/\/biculturalhealth.apacommnet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/larbf4-300x234.jpg\" alt=\"larbf4\" width=\"300\" height=\"234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/biculturalhealth.apacommnet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/larbf4-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/biculturalhealth.apacommnet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/larbf4-385x300.jpg 385w, https:\/\/biculturalhealth.apacommnet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/larbf4.jpg 603w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"_ZR irc_hol i3724\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"http:\/\/3hungrytummies.blogspot.com\/2010\/05\/larb-gai-thai-minced-chicken-salad.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-noload=\"\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwip-uLW-YTNAhVPRVIKHbNrCVcQjB0IBg\"><span class=\"irc_ho\" dir=\"ltr\">3hungrytummies.blogspot.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">This dish contains herbs and spices that can be mixed with a variety of meat (usually beef or chicken is used). People usually eat this with sticky rice, lettuce, or cabbage. It can make up for a good snack or an entire meal. It&#8217;s distinct freshness comes from the basil and mint. It is also mixed with peppers, green onions, cilantros, garlic, lime juice, and more. Check out the recipe<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingthaifood.com\/thai-larb-recipe\/\"> here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Khao Pun<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/biculturalhealth.apacommnet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/DSC_0593.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1138\" src=\"https:\/\/biculturalhealth.apacommnet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/DSC_0593-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_0593\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/biculturalhealth.apacommnet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/DSC_0593-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/biculturalhealth.apacommnet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/DSC_0593-768x516.jpg 768w, https:\/\/biculturalhealth.apacommnet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/DSC_0593-1024x687.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/biculturalhealth.apacommnet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/DSC_0593-447x300.jpg 447w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.therestoflhistoire.com\/\">http:\/\/www.therestoflhistoire.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">A noodle dish\u00a0with a\u00a0coconut based curry (usually combined with a chicken broth) and is made with vermicelli noodles. There are many variations to this dish as one can customize theingredients to their preferences. A highlight are the fresh ingredients such as banana flower, bean sprouts, basil, \u00a0green onions, bamboo shoots, and\u00a0cilantros. The flavors are customized by using fish sauce, salt, and the broth itself. Check out the recipe <a href=\"http:\/\/www.annievang.com\/content\/how-to-make-khaub-poob\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Sticky Rice<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/biculturalhealth.apacommnet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/cooking-sticky-rice-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1141\" src=\"https:\/\/biculturalhealth.apacommnet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/cooking-sticky-rice-2-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"cooking-sticky-rice-2\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/biculturalhealth.apacommnet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/cooking-sticky-rice-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/biculturalhealth.apacommnet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/cooking-sticky-rice-2-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/biculturalhealth.apacommnet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/cooking-sticky-rice-2.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"_ZR irc_hol i3724\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"http:\/\/tesathome.com\/2011\/11\/14\/perfect-sticky-rice-and-a-shortcut-version-without-fancy-equipment\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-noload=\"\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwj_1-rH-4TNAhVNJlIKHXuVA24QjB0IBg\"><span class=\"irc_ho\" dir=\"ltr\">tesathome.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The texture of sticky rice is different from other rice because it has a different texture and it sticks together much more compare to other rices. It can be eaten as it is with other dishes or as a desert by serving it with mango and coconut cream. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thaitable.com\/thai\/recipe\/sticky-rice\">Recipe!<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Lao Sausage<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/biculturalhealth.apacommnet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/o-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1142\" src=\"https:\/\/biculturalhealth.apacommnet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/o-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"o-1\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/biculturalhealth.apacommnet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/o-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/biculturalhealth.apacommnet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/o-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/biculturalhealth.apacommnet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/o-1-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/biculturalhealth.apacommnet.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/o-1.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"_ZR irc_hol i3724\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/asiagreentourism.org\/en\/featured\/laotian-sausage.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-noload=\"\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwi8iIfY_YTNAhUNV1IKHcZ6CXIQjB0IBg\"><span class=\"irc_ho\" dir=\"ltr\">asiagreentourism.org<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Known for its red color and spicy flavors, the Lao sausage is different from other sausages. You would have to taste it for yourself because it has a unique taste. It can be fried, steamed, and grilled. It is made with minced pork, shallots, peppers, garlic, lemongrass, and more! Check out the full recipe <a href=\"http:\/\/www.luangprabang-laos.com\/Laotian-Sausage\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Laotian cuisine is a combination\u00a0of fresh herbs, mixed spices, and strong flavors. It has influences from\u00a0all kinds of\u00a0Asian cultures, but the main influences are from the surrounding Southeast countries such as Thailand, Vietnam, and more. 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