Laotian · Iconic
Minced laap
Minced laap (ລາບ), a Luang Prabang plate from Laos.
45 min218 kcalModerate25 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
Southeast Asia
House cooking from Laos, in Southeast Asia. The recipes are original weeknight readings, not copies of a published book.
77 recipes · Laotian
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Laotian · Iconic
Minced laap (ລາບ), a Luang Prabang plate from Laos.
45 min218 kcalModerate25 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
Laotian · Iconic
Chicken larb, a dish from Laos (ລາບ).
27 min179 kcalModerate27 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
Laotian · Iconic
Green papaya salad, a dish from Laos (ຕໍາໝາກຫຸ່ງ).
24 min123 kcalHealthyUnder 400 kcal
Vientiane Chicken and Dill Soup
Chicken breast · Dill · Spinach
Laotian
Vientiane Chicken and Dill Soup. Dill is the Lao herb in this soup. Add it after the heat is off so it stays sweet and green.
37 min260 kcalHealthy34 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
Vientiane Tofu Laap
Firm tofu · Mint · Cilantro
Laotian
Vientiane Tofu Laap. Crumble the tofu, warm it until the edges dry, and dress it with lime, mint, and a spoon of toasted rice.
30 min213 kcalHealthyUnder 400 kcal
Vientiane Eggplant Jeow with Pork
Eggplant · Pork tenderloin · Mint
Laotian
Vientiane Eggplant Jeow with Pork. Char the eggplant, mash it into a jeow, and serve grilled pork beside it. The dip should be sharp with lime.
29 min230 kcalHealthy31 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
Vientiane Fish Soup
White fish fillet · Dill · Tomato
Laotian
Vientiane Fish Soup. A clear fish soup with dill and tomato. The fish goes in when the broth is hot and leaves when it flakes.
37 min155 kcalHealthyUnder 400 kcal
Vientiane Pork and Cabbage Soup
Pork tenderloin · Green cabbage · Spinach
Laotian
Vientiane Pork and Cabbage Soup. Cabbage soup is everyday Lao food. Keep the simmer short so the cabbage stays sweet, not sulfurous.
37 min259 kcalHealthy34 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
Vientiane Lemongrass Grilled Chicken
Chicken breast · Lemongrass · Cucumber
Laotian
Vientiane Lemongrass Grilled Chicken. Lemongrass on the chicken, high heat, then a rest. Cucumber and mint on the plate.
29 min218 kcalHealthy28 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
Vientiane Beef and Cucumber Salad
Beef sirloin · Cucumber · Mint
Laotian
Vientiane Beef and Cucumber Salad. Grill the beef, slice it thin, and toss with cucumber and herbs. The dressing is lime, not a sweet sauce.
32 min237 kcalHealthy28 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
Vientiane Chicken and Black Rice
Chicken breast · Dry black rice · Spinach
Laotian
Vientiane Chicken and Black Rice. Black rice instead of white sticky rice, steamed and topped with chicken. The herbs still belong on the side.
29 min293 kcalHealthy32 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
Vientiane Shrimp and Dill
Shrimp, peeled · Dill · Firm tofu
Laotian
Vientiane Shrimp and Dill. Dill and shrimp in a short pan. The dill is a handful, added off the heat.
27 min257 kcalHealthy26 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
Vientiane Tofu and Mushroom Soup
Firm tofu · Shiitake mushroom · Spinach
Laotian
Vientiane Tofu and Mushroom Soup. A quiet mushroom and tofu soup. It is the bowl next to sticky rice when you do not want chili.
37 min257 kcalHealthy24 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
Luang Prabang Watercress and Fish
White fish fillet · Watercress · Dill
Laotian
Luang Prabang Watercress and Fish. Watercress and river fish. The greens go in at the end so they stay peppery.
37 min163 kcalHealthyUnder 400 kcal
Luang Prabang Pork Laap
Pork tenderloin · Mint · Shallot
Laotian
Luang Prabang Pork Laap. Luang Prabang laap is herbal and lime-sharp. Toast the rice, cook the pork dry, and do not skip the mint.
30 min249 kcalHealthy30 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
Luang Prabang Duck Laap
Duck breast, skinless · Mint · Cilantro
Laotian
Luang Prabang Duck Laap. Skinless duck, cooked through, then dressed like laap. The richness is in the meat, not in a cup of oil.
30 min253 kcalHealthy24 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
Luang Prabang Steamed Fish with Dill
White fish fillet · Dill · Lemongrass
Laotian
Luang Prabang Steamed Fish with Dill. Mok is fish steamed with herbs. A basket works when you do not have a banana leaf, and the dill still perfumes it.
29 min155 kcalHealthyUnder 400 kcal
Luang Prabang Herb Omelette
Egg · Firm tofu · Dill
Laotian
Luang Prabang Herb Omelette. A thin omelette with dill and tofu. Cook it gently so the egg sets and stays tender.
27 min300 kcalHealthy28 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
Luang Prabang Lemongrass Chicken
Chicken breast · Lemongrass · Mint
Laotian
Luang Prabang Lemongrass Chicken. Lemongrass marinade, then the grill pan. Mint goes on after, raw.
29 min233 kcalHealthy31 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
Luang Prabang Grilled Eggplant Jeow
Eggplant · Firm tofu · Mint
Laotian
Luang Prabang Grilled Eggplant Jeow. Char, peel if you like, and mash with lime and chili. Warm tofu turns the dip into supper.
29 min220 kcalHealthyUnder 400 kcal
Luang Prabang Bamboo and Chicken
Chicken breast · Bamboo shoots · Spinach
Laotian
Luang Prabang Bamboo and Chicken. Bamboo and chicken in a light stew. The bamboo should keep a bite, and the dill goes in last.
37 min250 kcalHealthy34 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
Luang Prabang Beef with Mint
Beef sirloin · Mint · Shallot
Laotian
Luang Prabang Beef with Mint. Grill, slice, and let the juices hit the mint. That is the waterfall idea without a heavy marinade.
32 min252 kcalHealthy31 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
Luang Prabang Tofu and Green Beans
Firm tofu · Green beans · Mint
Laotian
Luang Prabang Tofu and Green Beans. Warm tofu, crisp beans, lime, and mint. It eats like a salad and cooks like a saute.
27 min217 kcalHealthyUnder 400 kcal
Champasak Steamed Fish with Dill
Cod · Dill · Lemongrass
Laotian
Champasak Steamed Fish with Dill. Southern steamed fish leans on dill. Kale in the basket drinks the juices and makes the plate more than a fillet.
29 min148 kcalHealthyUnder 400 kcal
Champasak Fish Laap
White fish fillet · Mint · Dill
Laotian
Champasak Fish Laap. Chop the fish, cook it just until opaque, and dress it with dill and mint. Toasted rice is the crunch.
30 min174 kcalHealthyUnder 400 kcal
Champasak Pork and Tomato Soup
Pork tenderloin · Tomato · Spinach
Laotian
Champasak Pork and Tomato Soup. Tomato and pork in a light soup. Lemongrass in the pot, fished out before you eat.
37 min243 kcalHealthy34 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
Champasak Grilled Chicken
Chicken breast · Lemongrass · Cucumber
Laotian
Champasak Grilled Chicken. A simple grill with lemongrass. Rest the chicken before you slice it or the juices run out on the board.
29 min243 kcalHealthy31 g proteinUnder 400 kcal