Recipes

Our Southeast Asian inspired take on the classic pub dish - Lao Bangers and Mash is the ultimate comfort food. With seared Lao Thai Nam pork sausage and creamy coconut milk mashed potatoes, this dish really hits the spot. The Inspiration for Lao Bangers and Mash When it comes to traditional British or Irish pub food, bangers and mash takes the gold for me. Hearty sausage with rich and velvety mashed potatoes are just too good to resist. With my love of Lao sausage, I found a way to incorporate Southeast Asian flavor into such a classic meal. Substituting the regular...

This sandwich combines classic Lao flavors into a tasty vessel that can be easily prepared and enjoyed in the smallest of kitchens with zero fuss. Without a doubt, this is a delicious win for all. Why I Love this Lao Sausage Sandwich Recipe  There is just something very comforting about sandwiches for me. In Philly, the corner store would sell $1 hoagies and it was the only thing I could afford. It always hit the spot with a bag of chips and quarter juices.   These hoagies inspired me to pay homage to that feeling and my roots. I wanted to...

You know the feeling when you crave something super tasty midday or even in the middle of the night? Suddenly, you find yourself opening up your fridge and you just don’t know what to make in order to satisfy that craving? When I don’t know what to eat, I go for Thum Moua! What is Thum Moua? Thum Moua is a very creative dish made often in the Lao and Thai community.  In Lao, the term “thum” means to smash. That’s why this dish is prepared in a mortar and pestle. Thum Mak Hoong is one of the most well-known...

My favorite eating utensil: my hands. As a daughter born and raised in Queens, New York from a Thai father and Filipino mother, I had fun introducing friends to my parent’s homemade meals from the motherland, especially whenever we were encouraged to eat with our hands.  I’m forever grateful for my parents teaching me how to effortlessly scoop and push perfectly-sized bites of rice into my mouth –– without having half of my plate scattered across my lap. My friends were also appreciative of learning my mom and dad’s techniques, as they, too, were equally excited about trying new things. ...

Nam Khao is one of the most loved Lao dishes. I mean, why wouldn’t it be? It has a top-notch texture. And, it is full of so much aromatic flavor. It is one of my favorite foods to make and share with others.   What is Nam Khao and What Makes it So Fantastic?   When I introduce people to Lao food, Nam Khao is always one of the first dishes I show them. It is always a hit. Everyone’s reaching for their next bite before finishing their first. What makes Nam Khao so delicious? Well, to start, there are many...

When it comes to Vietnamese comfort foods, one of my first go-to’s is Hủ Tiếu Sa Tế Bò or Vietnamese Satay Beef Noodle Soup. It is brothy and packed with umami flavor.  P.S. it isn’t Pho!   What is Vietnamese Satay Beef Noodle Soup (Hủ Tiếu Sa Tế Bò?) Hủ Tiếu isn’t a recent creation. This soup has been popular in the South of Vietnam since the 1950s, especially in Ho Chi Minh City. However, it still remains a soup least known by tourists.  To me, that’s a major shame. This soup is too dynamite to overlook. Locals at Vietnamese...