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Nutritional Values

🔥250kcal
💪30gProtein
🌾10gCarbs
🥑10gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

Allergens

🐟 Fish

Mok Pa

How to order / say it
Say it ຫມົກປາ — [mok pah]
Order Could I please have the steamed fish in banana leaves?
Locally ຂ້ອຍຂໍຫມົກປາໄດ້ບໍ?
Say locally

Fish seasoned with herbs, wrapped in banana leaves, and steamed.

Why try it?

Mok Pa is an elegant reflection of Vang Vieng's river culture, combining local river fish with aromatic herbs, wrapped and gently cooked through steaming.

How it tastes

The fish is perfectly tender, infused with a delicate aroma from the banana leaves, and enriched with herbal notes and subtle spices.

Origin & History — first documented: 1910

Introduced in the early 20th century, Mok Pa utilized the natural banana trees and fish from nearby rivers, establishing its reputation as a simple yet flavorful local dish.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🐟 300 g river fish
  • 🥕 4 large banana leaves
  • 🧂 20 g galangal
  • 🧂 5 g chili peppers
  • 🧄 30 g shallots
  • 🌿 4 leaves kaffir lime leaves

Method

  1. 1 Prepare fish and season with herbs and spices.
  2. 2 Wrap fish in banana leaves and secure.
  3. 3 Steam the wrapped fish until fully cooked.
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