I recently visited Laos for a couple of weeks and the food there is delicious. Very fresh, herby and not particularly spicy. I will be experimenting with recipes soon, but meanwhile here are a few snaps to inspire you to visit markets to buy your daily veg!

delicious fer, from Muang Sing

More greens

Choy sum, or local broccoli

River weed, local delicacy

Stir fry ingredients…

Local market greens

Fast-food Lao style!

Herbals, as our guide called them!

Nam Tha market

Chillies drying

Laap, or herby minced ducking this case

Spring onions