{"id":138834,"date":"2021-11-23T12:10:54","date_gmt":"2021-11-23T06:40:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/?p=138834"},"modified":"2024-10-29T13:25:08","modified_gmt":"2024-10-29T07:55:08","slug":"laos-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/laos-food\/","title":{"rendered":"Laos Food: 10 Tasty Dishes That Will Turn Your Trip Into A Food Tour In 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Laotian cuisine or Laos food<\/strong> originated from an erstwhile northern region names Lao that is a part of China at present. As Laos migrated to the Northeastern part of Thailand, Laos food became an integral part of the food in Northern Thailand. In fact, Laos food has been one of the most strong influencers of Thai cuisine though it has never been acknowledged. So let us dig into this story of an underdog and see what actually makes it unique and different from Chinese and Thai food.<\/em><\/p>\n

What Laos Food’s Like!<\/h2>\n
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One of the main features of Laotian food is their sticky rice which is essentially the very core of their culture and existence. \u2018Luk Khao Niaow\u2019 \u2013 as the Lao call themselves actually means \u2018descendants of sticky rice. Moving forward, Lao food is marked with myriads of oriental spices, salads and meat preparations that as a unique streak. The various local flavors contribute in its own way to the Lao food to add to its uniqueness. This apart, Laos food also shows some French influence that it earned during its colonial days when it was a part of French Indochina.<\/p>\n

Some of the most popular dishes that the Laotian cuisine is famous for include their stews, bamboo shoot soup, lambs and other meat dishes. Coming out of the umbrella of Thai cuisine, Lao dishes are out to find an identity of their own. And the good news is that is gathering both acceptance and appreciation among foodies as well as food critics from all over the world. Let us take a look at some of the Lao dishes that have made it to the international platter.<\/p>\n

7 Popular Food Of Laos<\/h2>\n

From the delicious rice-based cuisine to delicious curries, Laos won’t only offer you its scenic beauty but a variety of flavors too.<\/p>\n

1. Khao Lam Bamboo Sticky Rice<\/h3>\n
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Steamed rice in a bamboo tube is a signature dish for most of the oriental cuisines and also a popular Laos street food. Khao Lam Bamboo Sticky Rice is a very famous Laotian sweet dish where sticky rice is treated with coconut cream and red or black bean to be filled in a bamboo tube and roasted until all the ingredients are cooked and blended together to give a sweet aromatic treat. It is such a popular food for the Laotians that it is sold on the streets.<\/p>\n

Where To Find<\/strong> \u2013 Anywhere on the streets of Laos<\/p>\n

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