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Khao Pad (Khao Pard)

Khao pad (or khao pard) is a Lao dessert typically made with fresh pandan and coconut milk. When made correctly,

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Patongko is the Lao and Thai version of the Chinese fried doughnut, youtiao. Many of the Southeast Asian countries have

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This recipe makes a soft and buttery milk bread like those from the Asian bakeries. A tangzhong / tanzhong or

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The spiral or the thousand layer mooncakes hail from the Chaoshan or Teoswa region of China. It is a pastry

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Nam wan is a popular Lao dessert that consists of coconut milk, sugar syrup with fruits, beans, palm, tapioca, and

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Mussel basil is dish that features mussels in an umami and aromatic sauce. With peppers and basil from the garden,

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Sai gok Isaan or sai krok Isaan is a fermented sausage that originates from the Lao people living in the

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When I think back to the snacks of my childhood, they didn’t consist of chips, or sweets or anything packaged.

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Pandan is one of the most popular Asian dessert flavors. This is a light pandan chiffon cake filled with whipped

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As some would say, “This is not fast food.” But this is easy. It is my easy Sunday ribs. Great