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
Stir fry ingredients…
Local market greens
Fast-food Lao style!
Chillies drying
Laap, or herby minced ducking this case
Spring onions
Herbals, as our guide called them!
More greens
Nam Tha market
Choy sum, or local broccoli
River weed, local delicacy
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