Laos People's Democratic Republic - Luang Prabang (Gastronomy and Markets)
This is a platter that we had at Dyen Sabi with most of Luang Prabang's delicacies - including Mekong Riverweed (Khai Paen) served with sweet/spicy paste (with chilli and buffalo skin) called Jaew Bawng, Sausage soup-stew (or lam). It tasted...odd..doesn't go with my taste buds lah.
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A trip to the food stalls (night Market) is a must. Buffet style - 10,000kip (a little more than SGD$1) gets you a plate and you can stack like there's no tomorrow.
They love their sausages here..
I loved this sweet pancake! And they leave the inside a little uncooked so it feels velvety and oh so heavenly..
I wasn't particularly interested in the handicrafts (they all looked factory made) but we bought some souvenirs
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They are not as hard sellers as the rest of South East Asia and the prices comes down REALLY fast. You don't even have to work.
But it is the day market which I found particularly nice. Everybody just lines up on the sides of the road and there's hardly a rush or hustle and bustle. And it was not dirty - and I've seen some horrific wet markets!
I couldn't catch what she was saying... but it looked like a rat...
Iguana/Monitor Lizard meat
Riverweed
