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Laos: Laab / Larb

Cooking Time: 30
Laab – sometimes spelled larb, but pronounced without the ‘r’ – is said to be the national dish of Laos.  It’s also common in Northeast Thailand.  All sorts of meats can be used to make laab including beef, pork, chicken, duck, fish – I’ve even had an alligator version from the...

Cambodia: Fish Amok

Cooking Time: 45 minutes + 15 minutes for fish to marinate
Welcome to Cambodia!  I’m excited to introduce you to Khmer cuisine, because it’s some of the most dynamic, flavorful food I’ve had – salty, spicy and bitter all at the same time.  This is much thanks to Kroeung, an aromatic blend of spices and herbs mashed together into a paste that is...