World Recipes and Independent Travel
Food and drink recipes from Laos
Larb Gai or Minced Chicken with Herbs Larb Gai, which is made from minced chicken and herbs, is the national dish of Laos. However, it is a very popular dish in Thailand, especially in the Isaan region, which is the Eastern and North Eastern section of Thailand, where it borders Cambodia and Laos. Larb is…
Wild Betel Leaf The wild betel leaf was given it’s name due to its similar appearance to the popular stimulant used all over South East Asia. Both are members of the Piperacae family which also includes black pepper. If you’ve traveled at all through SE Asia you may have come across people, typically those from…