Indulge in the vibrant flavors of summer with our Dragonfruit Passion Fruit Jelly recipe! This easy-to-follow guide will walk you through creating a refreshing Lao jelly known as vun, bursting with the tropical essence of dragonfruit and tangy passion fruit. Perfect for warm-weather gatherings or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, this visually stunning dessert is a breeze to make and guaranteed to impress. Dive into a world of exotic flavors with every delightful bite!

One of the most comforting dishes is Lao rice porridge, also known as khao piek khao. It's a quick and delicious meal that satisfies any time of day, whether morning or afternoon. Unlike other rice porridges, what sets this Lao version apart is the addition of sticky rice along with jasmine rice, giving it a thicker consistency, complemented by homemade pork meatballs.

In this unique twist on the traditional laab recipe, homemade chicken nuggets take center stage, adding a delightful crunch to the dish. The nuggets are expertly seasoned and cooked to perfection before being finely chopped and incorporated into the flavorful mixture of minced herbs, lime juice, fish sauce, and toasted rice powder. The result is a fusion of Thai and comfort food, where the crispy texture of the nuggets complements the vibrant and zesty laab flavors, creating a delicious and innovative culinary experience.

Indulge in the perfect harmony of flavors with our "Crispy Laab-Seasoned Wings recipe. These wings are dry-rubbed to perfection with a blend of salt, MSG, and black pepper, then expertly coated in a mixture of sticky rice flour and potato starch for an irresistibly crispy texture. The secret lies in the laab seasoning, infusing each bite with the rich essence of Lao cuisine. A double fry ensures extra crispiness, and a finishing touch of melted butter and laab seasoning elevates the flavor profile.

This dish is a flavorful Lao-style red curry known as gaeng phet, featuring chicken. It's a delightful and wholesome meal that complements jasmine rice perfectly. While its vibrant red color might seem spicy, it's mainly due to the sautéed red curry paste, lending it a rich hue without overpowering heat.

This golden, delectable turkey is an ideal centerpiece for Thanksgiving. Seasoned with the distinct Lao Spices Lao BBQ mix, it offers a blend of fresh yet recognizable flavors. Additionally, it utilizes dry brining, making it a convenient option for those with limited fridge space.

Discover a twist on classic apple pie! This recipe blends Granny Smith apples, palm sugar, and a dash of Lao Sweet Chili for a sweet-meets-spicy delight. Baked to perfection, it’s a symphony of flaky crust and tantalizing flavors in every bite!

Prepare a Lao-style Thanksgiving stuffing with the flavors of Laos, inspired by the popular dish, laab. This stuffing features toasted sticky rice powder, green onions, kabocha, day-old baguettes, and butter as its key ingredients. The special Lao laab seasoning is from Lao Spices.

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.

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.

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.

This is how to make kua mee. Kua mee is the signature Lao dry noodle dish. Once you take a bite and get a mouthful of caramelized noodles, omelette, fresh herbs, and fried pepper, you will know why people love this dish so much. It's the perfect party dish as it tastes even better at room temperature. Don’t judge me as I walk away with the entire kua mee platter at the Lao parties.

This gluten free Lao dumpling is bursting with flavors. The filling is made with glazed pork and crushed peanuts. It is a fun and unique way to use mini tapioca pearls. These dumplings are served with fresh veggies and will give you a bouncy chew filled with yumminess.

Khao lam is a traditional Lao dessert. It is sticky rice soaked in sweet coconut milk and swirled with fresh durian. You can either bake it or grill it!

These noodles are made for khao piek sen. It is made from tapioca starch and rice flour. The noodles are chewy and help thicken the soup. The trick to make the best noodles is using boiling hot water and also kneading the dough together very tightly.

This Lao donut is made with a lot of patience and technique. The dough is shaped into a long strand and stretched right before frying to create a crispy and hollow donut. It will pair perfectly with your coffee or noodles dishes. Who doesn’t love khanom khuu.

Khai being are Lao seasoned baked eggs that taste so good with jeow som and sticky rice. It makes the perfect to go snack since the shell is its own container. I love making these baked egg with extra herbs since it gives it a bright green color and also makes an herbalicious egg. I grew up with my mom making these every weekend and mom would keep these available in a basket just like chips or snacks. These are great for all ages since the texture is so soft and melts in your mouth.

There is a lot of different khao soi dishes across Southeast Asia. The Lao style is a noodle soup with thick strands of rice noodles topped off with pork soy bean sauce and clear broth. I just love watching the red sauce diffuse through as I mix the noodles.