Recipe Guide

Laotian Stuffed Lemongrass Recipe only This Laotian stuffed lemongrass recipe takes a traditional dish to an art form. The presentation is surely going to interest the people you are cooking for. Like Thai, Cambodian, and Vietnamese cuisines you are going to find the same basic ingredients, but put to use in many, many, different ways. This is a fantastic, simple, mouth watering dish that is great fun to make, if you love the kitchen and trying new things!!1 ENJOY.  INGREDIENTS 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 fresh kaffir lime leaf, finely chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon white ground pepper 1 medium Asian shallot, finely chopped 1/2 cup fresh coriander stems and leaves, finely chopped 1/4 cup fresh sweet basil leaves, chopped 250 g pork mince 10 fresh lemongrass stalks Oil for deep frying 2 eggs, beaten METHOD 1. In a pestle and mortar, grind the garlic, kaffir lime leaf, salt and pepper. Add the Asian shallot, coriander and basil. Grind till it is well mixed. In a bowl add th...

Laotian Pork Sausage Recipe only This Laotian pork sausage is a famous street food all over Thailand, but it must be said that like so many great dishes do originate from the Northeast of Thailand. Often not given credit for the simple, fresh locally found ingredients off the land. Most of the famous Thai dishes come from the Royal Court through the ages and there  is so much fusion from India, China, Malay, and early Europe. This is a true local dish from the Northeast. I lived in Bangkok for many years and this was truly on of my favorite street foods. I walked about 1 KM to go to this lady that sold this snack in Ekamai, Soi 10. Her sausages were real sour and made with lots of love. When you buy them they come in a bag with shredded cabbage, Thai birds-eye chilies, and sliced galangal.  INGREDIENTS 150 g pork shoulder mince 100 g sticky rice 3 tablespoons fresh galangal, finely chopped 3 tablespoons fresh lemongrass, white part only, finely chopped 5 fresh garlic cloves, f...

Laotian Stuffed Chicken with Nuts and Rice Recipe only The English word  Laotian , used interchangeably with Lao in most contexts, comes from French laotien/laotienne. This Laotian Chicken with nuts and cinnamon rice is a real different way of cooking  chicken . Give it a try and serve with  Asian  greens, also the kids will love it! INGREDIENTS 2 teaspoons oil 2  fresh  garlic cloves, crushed 1 large Asian shallot, finely chopped 1 teaspoon fennel seed 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 250 g ground pork mince 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, finely chopped 2 tablespoons uncooked long-grain rice 3/4 cup coconut cream 1 tablespoon fresh mint 2 small chickens 2 cups water 2 tablespoons fish sauce 1 teaspoon curry powder 2 long red chilies, chopped extra copped peanuts to serve METHOD 1. Heat the oil in a wok or frying pan, add the garlic, onion, fennel seeds, chili and cinnamon and stir-fry until aromatic. Add the ground pork, stir-fry...