Food plays an important role in Lao society. Walk into a Lao home and the first thing you're asked is "Have you eaten yet?" Even religious offerings show respect by offering foods to the monks and this event was no exception.
Alm Bowls collect food for the monks, Catlett, VA.
See photo of alm giving during morning procession of Buddhist monks in Luang Prabang
A couple of my siblings and I drove ten hours, from New Hampshire to Virginia, to walk down memory lane and reminisce about our childhood in Laos. We were not disappointed. We were transported back by the sights and sounds, and most of all, by the food, too complicated to make in our own kitchens. That could now change, however. We were inspired by the experience and vowed to start making some of our favorite native dishes. So stay tuned and if you have a favorite Lao recipe, please email me or share it in the comment section below.See photo of alm giving during morning procession of Buddhist monks in Luang Prabang
For food lovers interested in authentic Lao food, this is as close as you can get without a visa. There are two festivals each year--July Fouth and the Lao New Year, usually in April, according to the lunar calendar.
Here's a sampling of dishes typically found at festivals and celebrations from the old country.
Lao Links I like that you might enjoy:
Laocook
Lao Bumpkin
2 comments:
Wow, Ting, what a visual treat! I'm glad you were able to go to this festival with your siblings, looks like a fun time.
ting - so glad i finally logged on - i want to go to that festival. what fun. your photos are great. it sure was fun harvesting with you and your friends. looking forward to seeing those pics! i couldn't find your recipe for the satay chicken and peanut sauce ... where is it??? sounds delicious... please email me - nhusafamom@yahoo.com thanks. delores
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