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Laotian food: discover traditional cuisine

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Culinary influences

Staple ingredients

Key flavorings

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Laos is a landlocked country in Southeast Asia bordered by China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, and Myanmar. The country’s geography is dominated by rugged mountains and forests…

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The average Laotian daily plate size is

2119 g.
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Grains

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Fish and seafood

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Produce

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Eggs and dairy

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Meats

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Sugar, fats and nuts

Core ingredients

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Herbs

CILANTRO

THAI BASIL

MINT

DILL

LEMONGRASS

VIETNAMESE MINT

KAFFIR LIME LEAVES

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Spices

WHITE PEPPER

CORIANDER

CUMIN

STAR ANISE

TURMERIC DRY

DRY CHILI

SICHUAN PEPPER

BLACK PEPPER

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Aromatics

GARLIC

GINGER

GALANGAL

CHILI PEPPERS

SPRING ONION

LIME

TURMERIC

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Condiments

FISH SAUCE

FERMENTED FISH/SEAFOOD

TAMARIND

TOASTED RICE POWDER

COCONUT MILK

SESAME SEEDS

SOY SAUCE

FERMENTED BEAN PASTE

PEPPER PASTE

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