Originally from Laos, but also very popular in Northern Thailand, laab is a ‘salad’ of finely chopped or minced meat or fish cooked with an aromatic collection of ingredients such as lemongrass, galangal, lime, fish sauce, chilli and spices that give it an addictively bright and punchy flavour profile. In this clever recipe from Good ... Read more »
Bowlful: Fresh and vibrant dishes from Southeast Asia by Norman Musa
Often I choose books that focus on a single cuisine but in the case of Bowlful by Norman Musa, I was drawn in by the promise of fresh and vibrant dishes from across Southeast Asia. Born in Penang, Malaysia, experienced chef and author Musa has spent much of his life exploring the cultures and cuisines ... Read more »
Lao Cafe | Enjoying the Food of Laos in London
Lao Café has been serving the delicious food of Laos to Londoners since it opened last year, in a two storey site between Covent Garden and Charing Cross. In Lao Café, the focus is on Laotian cooking, including some of Saiphin’s Lao family recipes from her childhood. The dining style is sharing everthing family-style, dishes ... Read more »