Crafts to Crumbs

Home Adventures of a Lao American

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Meatballs

This is my sister’s recipe for Luk sien, meatballs. These are the type of meatballs used in soups, grilled, and

Not everything is worth the blood, sweat and tears that goes into gardening. I’ve read from many sources that the

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Salty, tart with a hint of natural sweetness and optional spice. Literally, every taste bud is activated with pickle. For

Lemongrass/ hua si kai ຫົວສີໄຄ (Lao) / ta khri ตะไคร้ (Thai) / Cymbopogon is an herb in the grass family.

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Grilling season continues with this Southeast Asian chicken skewer that features warm spices and coconut undertones. Paired with a nutty

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This is my version of a Hawaiian style pineapple fried rice. It features the dynamic duo of spam/ham and pineapple.

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It’s that season again! It’s grilling season! Although, in our house, we grill all the time, even in winter because

Papaya plants are a must in a Lao garden. Green papayas are great for salads and accompaniments, while ripe papayas

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This is a fusion of the classic pandan and coconut combination in a western cinnamon-roll-esque rolls. The flavors are a

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Banh xeo is Vietnamese crepes named for the sizzling sound it makes when the batter hits the pan. It gets