Laos Street Food (Part-1)

In Lao cooking, there's never really been exact measurements taught to us by our parents. It's eyeballing the ingredients and seasoning to perfection. 😋 Here's a guesstimate recipe for jeo som that's literal translation is sour sauce. This sauce is so yummy and versatile! It's sour, spicy, herby, a bit of sweetness, and lots of umami. Jeo som can be used for any dish that needs extra flavor blaster, like steak, seafood, chicken, pork, veggies, or simply just rice! Have a great taste! #livingout

Recreating recipes from the legendary Lao cookbook, Traditional Recipes of Laos by Chef Phia Sing. I love exploring these dishes because each time, I discover something new about Lao cuisine. This book is more than just a collection of recipes—it captures the history, place, and traditions of the Lao community. First published in 1981, it remains a cornerstone of Lao culinary heritage as the first written Lao cookbook. In this new series, I’m bringing these recipes to life and making them more a