Spicy Fermented Bamboo Shoot

A Simple and Delicious Traditional Lao Dip Made with Local Ingredients, Perfect with Sticky Rice

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:

  1. Boil the fermented bamboo shoots until fully cooked.
  2. Roast the chilies and garlic until fragrant, then pound them into a fine paste.
  3. Add the cooked fermented bamboo shoots and gently pound everything together until well mixed.
  4. Add the boiled fermented fish sauce (padaek), then season with salt and seasoning powder.
  5. Add the finely chopped coriander and mix well. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
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