Spicy fermented bamboo shoot dip is a traditional Lao dish that is easy to make and full of flavor. It is delicious when served with sticky rice or boiled vegetables.
Ingredients:
- 100–250 g fermented bamboo shoots
- 3–5 chilies
- 2–3 cloves of garlic
- 2 teaspoons of boiled fermented fish sauce (padaek)
- A little fish sauce or salt
- 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder
- A small amount of coriander
Instructions:
- Boil the fermented bamboo shoots until fully cooked.
- Roast the chilies and garlic until fragrant, then pound them into a fine paste.
- Add the cooked fermented bamboo shoots and gently pound everything together until well mixed.
- Add the boiled fermented fish sauce (padaek), then season with salt and seasoning powder.
- Add the finely chopped coriander and mix well. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.