1. Fruit Salad
Luang Prabang offers a colorful variety of tropical fruits like dragon fruit, mango, watermelon, an more. A popular street snack is fruit salad, often served with crushed ice to cool down in the tropical heat. One unique combination is avocado mixed with sweetened condensed milk, a must-try treat.
Fruit Salad
2. Sausage
Luang Prabang’s sausages, made from either pork or beef, are a local delicacy. These sausages are commonly served at weddings and parties. They are typically enjoyed on their own or paired with sticky rice, chili, and ginger. The sausages are flavorful thanks to ingredients like lemongrass, garlic, lime, and ground pepper.
Sausage
3. Coconut Cake
These coconut cakes are sweet, bite-sized treats available at street stalls throughout Luang Prabang. Made from coconut milk, sugar, rice flour, and cooked on a hot stove, the cakes are served in two halves, resembling a sandwich. Freshly cooked, they are wrapped in banana leaves or small bags for easy enjoyment.
Coconut Cake
4. Durian
Durian, famous for its strong smell and creamy flesh, is adored in Luang Prabang and throughout Southeast Asia. Its pungent scent has led to its ban in some places, so enjoy it outdoors, away from hotels or restaurants. You can request to have the durian peeled and packed in a box to take away.
Durian
5. Tapioca and Black Rice
Tapioca, made from the cassava plant, is a staple ingredient in Lao cuisine, often used in soups, desserts, and teas. Black rice is also commonly served as a sweet dish, such as in mango sticky rice, where it’s mixed with coconut milk and fresh mango slices.
Tapioca and Black Rice
6. Grilled Meat
Lao street food culture embraces grilled meats, including offal, skin, and other animal parts not typically found in Western cuisine. Grilled meat stalls set up open-air barbecue pits where you can choose your meat (often skewered) and have it grilled fresh on the spot. Options range from chicken, pork, and beef to whole fish.
Grilled Meat
7. Grilled Eggs
Grilled eggs are a popular snack among both locals and tourists. The eggs are carefully cracked, and the inside is mixed with spices, fish sauce, fresh herbs, and pepper. Then, they are grilled to perfection, providing a delicious and savory treat.
Grilled Eggs
8. Grilled Bananas
Grilled bananas are a common street snack in Luang Prabang. The bananas here are small, sweet, and perfect for grilling. Instead of eating them raw, locals often roast the bananas, turning them into a warm, comforting snack. It’s ideal for a quick breakfast or a mid-day bite.
Grilled Bananas
Each of these street foods offers a unique taste of Luang Prabang’s culinary traditions, making them a must-try for every traveler visiting this beautiful Laotian city.
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