Uncover the secrets of delicious Lao dishes with fresh market produce. Begin the experience with an early morning tour of the market at 8:00 to see the plethora of fresh produce and learn more about the importance of each ingredient in traditional dishes. Buy ingredients needed for the day’s class then head straight to the kitchen to get to the best part – cooking some amazing Lao dishes.
From mok pa (Mekong River fish in banana leaf) and jeow (Lao-dipping sauce), to tam mak hoong (papaya salad) and ping pa (fish stuffed with dill and lemongrass then encrusted with salt), you’ll walk away with not only a better understanding of what makes Lao cuisine so creative but a satisfied belly as well!