Top 25 Lao Dishes and Desserts

Top 25 Lao Dishes and Desserts

HomeCooking Tips, RecipesTop 25 Lao Dishes and Desserts

Traditional Lao cuisine is varied due to the different ethnic groups that make up the country. The flavors of the south are hot spicy and salty while dishes from the north are mild. Most Lao dishes are not oily and are steamed boiled blanched or stewed.

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Many neighboring cuisines influence Lao dishes due to migration especially from southern China to northern Laos. There is also a strong connection with the cuisines of northeastern Thailand and Cambodia. Some dishes have been influenced by Vietnamese cuisine and have become popular dishes in Laos for example Fer (Vietnamese Pho noodle).

Khao Niao (sticky rice) is the staple of every meal. Herbs are used extensively in many traditional dishes and make our food fascinating and unique.

Khao Niao is the most traditional dish in Laos and it is the staple food for every meal including dessert and savory dishes. Usually in Laos when people greet each other you will hear: "Have you eaten rice yet?" Khao Niao sticky or glutinous rice is eaten with every meal.