Sweet, sour, bitter and salty: Lao cuisine is unique

LUANG PRABANG is an enchanting city in northern Laos located in a valley at the confluence of two rivers — the Mekong and the Nam Khan.

Sat, 03 Mar, 2012 - 00:00
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Darina Allen

Darina Allen is co-founder of the Ballymaloe Cookery School and more recently the Ballymaloe Organic Farm School in Shanagarry, East Cork.

Luang Prabang also has possibly the most tranquil Night Market in Asia.

Lao food is unique, a wonderfully diverse cuisine that incorporates the Lao taste for sweet, sour, bitter and salty.

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