Luang Prabang Province

This versatile Lao stew is traditionally associated with Luang Prabang. The dish usually combines chunks of meat with typical Laotian spices such as lemongrass, cilantro, dill, basil, galangal, and sakhan – the stems from wild vines which impart a peppery, spicy flavor to or lam. O... Read more

Usually associated with Luang Prabang, steamed fish in banana leaves is a dish that combines flaked fish with sticky rice powder, fish sauce, as well as different spices and herbs such as kaffir lime leaves, chili peppers, and lemongrass. The spices are usually ground in a mortar and then incorpo... Read more

Kaipen is a traditional snack originating from the historic city of Luang Prabang. It is made from algae found in the rivers on hot summer days. This healthy specialty is similar to the Japanese nori, but with a more intense flavor profile. The process of making kaipen involves washing a... Read more

A favorite of both Lao natives and visitors alike, jaew bong is a spicy variety of a traditional dipping sauce (jaew) that accompanies most Lao dishes. This particular variety is the signature relish of the former royal capital of the Kingdom of Laos (pre-1975) - Luang Prabang. The city itself is... Read more