Comments on: 15 Must-Try Laos Food: Explore Authentic Flavors in Luang Prabang

By: Authentic Food Quest

Authentic Food Quest — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 10:43:10 +0000

In reply to Lao Food Finder. Thank you for feedback on the article. Regarding the buffalo fat, that's what locals told us. Sometimes, when there is a language barrier, the locals don't always go into the details of the food preparation styles. Thanks for your thoughts about the sticky rice. Cheers

By: Lao Food Finder

Lao Food Finder — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 18:41:14 +0000

The Jeow Bong description you described as having off putting Buffalo fat in it, did they tell you it was Buffalo fat? I find it strange because I always thought it was rehydrated boiled/grilled Buffalo skin, not fat, hence why it is gelatinous and sometimes a challenge to chew through (though if prepared freshly the skin is chewy like pork skin).

Also, you said the Lao refer to Sticky Rice as “Khao Jee,” but isn’t that specifically the grilled sticky rice (sometimes dipped in egg) snack? Sticky Rice, the common typical serving staple variety served in a bamboo basket to accompany food is called Khao Niao (literally is translated as sticky rice), some Northern Lao call it as Khao Nung (Steamed Rice) interchangeably with the term Khao Niao…steamed regular rice is called “Khao Jhao.”

By: Authentic Food Quest

Authentic Food Quest — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 13:36:48 +0000

In reply to Trang Tran. Thank you so much, Trang. So glad you enjoy the Authentic Food Quest website. Cheers.

By: Authentic Food Quest

Authentic Food Quest — Mon, 06 Sep 2021 20:04:20 +0000

In reply to Trang Tran. You are most welcome. Thanks for stopping by.

By: Trang Tran

Trang Tran — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 06:54:16 +0000

Nice blog with very useful information. Thank you very much for sharing with us and keep doing a good job!

By: Trang Tran

Trang Tran — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 06:54:16 +0000

Nice blog with very useful information. Thank you very much for sharing with us and keep doing a good job!

By: Authentic Food Quest

Authentic Food Quest — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 17:29:56 +0000

In reply to Thao Nguyen. Glad you liked the article Thao. Yes, do give the dishes a try on your next visit. Do you have a favorite food from Luang Prabang?

By: Thao Nguyen

Thao Nguyen — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 03:31:30 +0000

I missed some dishes when i was in Luang Prabang. I will eat all of dishes you recommended next time. Thank you so much for your sharing.

By: Authentic Food Quest

Authentic Food Quest — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 08:34:24 +0000

In reply to Pat. Thanks Pat for the additional resources. Really appreciate you sending the links. We certainly share the sentiments about Anthony Bourdain and glad he was able to put a spotlight on Laos cuisine in the US. Thanks again and cheers :)

By: Pat

Pat — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 14:56:52 +0000

In reply to Authentic Food Quest.

Thank you very much for your reply.
I knew the name James Syhabout originally when he appeared on TV (CBS?) with the famous late Anthony Bourdain, to talk about Lao food and the cookbook Hawker Far. I liked Bourdain and felt sad when he unexpectedly passed away. I also like Syhabout’s story. What he said about the experience he and his mother initially had reflects quite well what most Lao people coming to the US felt and went through, including their feeling vis-a-vis the dominant and well-known Thai culture and food. I don’t know the dishes he described in his book, but I guess they must be typical Lao-Isaan dishes. These are the links I learned about Syhabout’s story. Again, I greatly appreciate the additional information you provided. These are the links I talked about regarding Syhabout’ story.

https://food52.com/blog/22112-lao-style-coconut-milk-marinade-beef-satay-recipe-james-syhabout-hawker-fare

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/chef-james-syhabout-anthony-bourdain-hawker-fare-lao-cuisine/