Lao Food: Mieng Lao / Finger food / Appetizer / อาหารเรียกน้ำย่อย

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt + water

Soy sauce provides umami while being lower in sodium.

grilled meat

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: cooked beans

Tofu offers a protein alternative for vegetarians.

coconut flakes

🥗Healthier: shredded almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Shredded almonds add crunch with fewer calories.

lime wedges

🥗Healthier: lemon wedges

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon provides similar acidity and brightness.

Sprinkle sea salt over the fish.

Stuff the fish with lemongrass to reduce the fishy smell.

Clean the fish by opening it up and placing lemongrass inside.

Bake the fish in the oven until cooked.

Prepare fresh ingredients like lettuce, tofu, peanuts, garlic, eggplant, long bean, and tomato for wrapping.

Roll a small amount of rice noodle with the fresh ingredients.

Add hot sauce as desired before serving.

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