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Nutritional Values
110kcal
3gProtein
15gCarbs
1gFat
8gFibre
350 gServing
* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.
Kaeng Nor Mai
How to order / say it
Say it
ແກງໜໍ່ໄມ້ — [ka-eng nor my]
Order
Can I have the bamboo stew, please?
Locally
ຂ້ອຍຂໍແກງໜໍ່ໄມ້ໄດ້ບໍ?
Say locally
A savory and spicy stew featuring fresh bamboo shoots.
Why try it?
Kaeng Nor Mai is a quintessential Vang Vieng dish, reflecting the region's abundance of bamboo. It's a staple that connects locals to their natural surroundings and should not be missed.
How it tastes
The dish offers a savory broth with earthy bamboo notes, enhanced by the spicy and slightly sour flavors typical of Lao cuisine.
Origin & History — first documented: 1850
Originating in the mid-19th century, Kaeng Nor Mai has been a part of Vang Vieng's culinary heritage due to the plentiful bamboo forests nearby, making it a beloved local dish.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥕 300 g bamboo shoots
- 🧂 30 g galangal
- 🌿 20 g lemongrass
- 🧂 10 g chili peppers
- 🌿 5 leaves kaffir lime leaves
- 🥣 30 ml fish sauce
Method
- 1 Slice bamboo shoots and prepare herbs and spices.
- 2 Sauté galangal and lemongrass.
- 3 Add bamboo shoots, herbs, fish sauce, and water to simmer.
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