July 17, 2014

Harvesting of Ant Eggs Video

Video Credit:  Sao Darly

Ant Eggs

Harvested ant eggs. The eggs are placed in water to help separate them from other insects and debris, before cooking.

 Photo Credit:  Glory of Laos.

July 10, 2014

Book Review: Le Mythe de Khun Burôm - Les Origines du Laos d'après un Manuscrit ancien

Title:  Le Mythe de Khun Burôm - Les Origines du Laos d'après un Manuscrit ancien
By:  Dominique Menguy
Publisher/Year:  SevenOrients, 2007
ISBN:  9782914936132
Price: 25 Euros

Book cover:  Le Mythe de Khun Burôm - Les Origines du Laos d'après un Manuscrit ancien by Dominique Menguy

July 08, 2014

Lao Bamboo Cooking

Steamed whole fish with herbs in bamboo, plated and ready to eat.


Mok pa (steamed fish).  Whole fish with herbs in bamboo, plated and ready to eat.












Mok pa (fish) cooked in bamboo by the fire.

Mok pa (steamed fish) cooked in bamboo by the fire.