How to prepare tadpoles (Mok Huak)

Mok Huak is one of the traditional dishes commonly cooked in Vangmaner Village, Boualapha District, Khammouane Province Laos PDR”.

Ingredients:

• tadpole 0.5kg
• Salt 1 tea spoon
• banana leaves 2 leaves
• lemongrass 1 unit
• chili 1 unit

The process of processing:

1. Begin by collecting some fresh tadpoles.
2. Thoroughly clean the tadpoles.
3. Finely crush the chili and salt.
4. Add a pinch of extra salt to the crushed chili and mix well.
5. Include some freshly chopped lemongrass.
6. Carefully toast the banana leaves over a fire until they become tender.
7. Arrange all the ingredients on the banana leaves.
8. Securely tie the banana leaves to form a bundle.
9. Place the bundle on a charcoal fire and cook for approximately 15 minutes.
10. Once cooked, your delicious dish is ready to be enjoyed.