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	directopedia : Directory : Regional : Asia : Laos
		The Lao People's Democratic Republic is a landlocked country in southeast Asia, bordered by Myanmar (commonly known as Burma) and the People's Republic of China to the northwest, Vietnam to the east, Cambodia to the south, and Thailand to the west.
		The early history of Laos was dominated by the wider Nanzhao kingdom, which was succeeded in the 14th century by the local kingdom of Lan Xang that lasted until its decline in the 18th century, after which Thailand assumed control of the separate principalities that remained.
		Laos is a landlocked country in southeast Asia and the thickly forested landscape consists mostly of rugged mountains, the highest of which is Phou Bia at 2817 m, with some plains and plateaus.
	www.directopedia.org /directory/Regional-Asia/Laos.shtml (1706 words)

	Lao Cuisine - The Raw and the Cooked - Dok Champa Apr-Jun 1994
		Sitting down to the bowl of chopped raw meat, a chicken’s head, a salad made of free and shrub leaves, and sticky rice interspersed with rounds of fiery home-made rice whisky is not the normal traveller’s idea of a mouth-watering exotic meal.
		At a Lao meal it is usually served during the meal and each person takes a small handful of the rice which they knead into a ball and either dip it into one of the dishes of condiments or eat it plain.
		When Lao go off to work in the fields or elsewhere you will often see hanging at their side a small version of these round woven baskets in which they carry a supply of sticky rice and perhaps a small amount of fish or meat which will serve as a mid-day meal.
	www.mekongexpress.com /laos/articles/dc_0694_laocuisine.htm (928 words)

	Laos Hotel
		The cuisine in Laos is very alike to the Thai cuisine in a lot of ways, including the fact that most of the food is cooked with fresh ingredients but, because Laos is a non-coastal country, most of the fish is freshwater fish, not saltwater fish or shellfish.
		The Laos food’s distinguishing tang is given by a combination of lemon grass, lime juice and coriander leaf and fish fermented mixtures, such as “naam paa” (a thin sauce made from fermented anchovies, mostly imported from Thailand) and “paa daek”.
		Lao cuisine has the potential to be quite spicy because of the Lao fondness for the spice maak phet, but you can also find a lot of Vietnam and Chinese food, since the Lao also eat them, which, generally, are less spicy.
	www.differentasia.com /destinations/page_print.php?id=105 (3412 words)

	Laos travel guide - Wikitravel
		Lao Theung (20-30%), or "upland Lao", live on mid-altitude slopes (officially defined as 300-900m), and are by far the poorest group, formerly used as slave labor by the Lao Loum.
		Laos is officially Buddhist, and the national symbol, the gilded stupa of Pha That Luang, has replaced the hammer and sickle even on the state seal.
		Lao cuisine is very similar to the food eaten in the north-eastern Isaan region of Thailand.
	wikitravel.org /en/Laos (3635 words)

	LAOS PRE-DEPARTURE KIT
		Laos is known for its sculpture (strongly influenced by Thai culture) and its classical and folk music.
		Lao folk music is more indigenous, based around the khaen (a double row of bamboo reeds fitted into a hardwood sound box).
		Rice is the foundation for all Lao meals, and almost all dishes are cooked with fresh ingredients such as vegetables, freshwater fish, poultry, duck, pork, beef or water buffalo.
	www.mythsandmountains.com /pre-departure/part2/laos_pre.htm (2843 words)

	Laos culture and recipes from asia
		The Lao-Lum, or valley Lao, speak Laotian Tai and live in the lowlands and cities and along the Mekong River.
		Lao is the official language; English, Vietnamese, and French are spoken by the elite in cities.
		Rice is the basic item for all Lao meals, and almost all dishes are cooked with fresh ingredients such as vegetables, freshwater fish, poultry, duck, pork, beef or water buffalo.
	asiarecipe.com /laoculture.html (1510 words)

	Dok Champa magazine archive - 1995
		Lao Pako is a unique, environment-friendly retreat in the wilderness.
		For a journey into the interior of Laos between Vientiane and Luang Prabang, there is no better way than by boat up the Mekong.
		Touring deeper into Laos means to escape the last reminders of a modern world.
	www.mekongexpress.com /laos/articles/archive_1995_main.htm (293 words)

	Laos Restaurants - Laos Hotels and Restaurants Tips
		Most Laos hotels have a restaurant and even many Lao guesthouses will offer a small eating area and serve a few standard western dishes in addition to traditional Laos cuisine.
		For those interested in the local flavors, Laos cuisine is similar to Thai food in its use of lime, chilies, garlic, tamarind, fish sauce, lemongrass, ginger, ground peanuts, coconut milk, mint, coriander and other fresh herbs.
		Laos diners eat sticky rice dishes with their right hand, taking a ball of rice and dipping it with other food.
	www.laos-hotel-link.com /restaurants.php (564 words)

	Top20Laos.com - Your Top20 Guide to Laos! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Lao People's Democratic Republic is a landlocked country in Southeast Asia, bordered by Myanmar (commonly known in the West as Burma) and the People's Republic of China to the northwest, Vietnam to the east, Cambodia to the south, and Thailand to the west.
		In 1975 the communist Pathet Lao backed by the Soviets and communist Vietnamese overthrew the royalist government of King Savang Vatthana who were backed by the US and France.
		Laos still has no railroads, although a short link is planned to connect Vientiane with Thailand over the Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge.
	www.top20laos.com (1729 words)

	Lao cuisine - Flavours of Laos
		Lao Parsley is commonly used in Laap or Larb dish.
		Lao cuisine - Flavours of Laos: Cashew Nuts Chicken with Steamed Rice
		Lao cuisine - Flavours of Laos: Lao Carrot Salad
	laocuisine.net (1193 words)

	Laos - Travelling to Laos - Holidays in Laos - www.reiswijs.co.uk (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Laos is bordered by Myanmar [ Burma ] and
		Provinces in Laos [ khoueng ]: Attapu, Bokeo, Bolikhamxai, Champasak, Houaphan, Khammouan, Louangnamtha, Louangphabang, Oudomxai, Phongsali, Salavan, Savannakhet, Viangchan, Xaignabouli, Xekong, Xiangkhoang
		Laos' early history was dominated by the wider Nanzhao kingdom, which was succeded in the 14th century by the local kingdom of Lan Xang that lasted until its decline in the 18th century.
	www.reiswijs.co.uk /destinations/asia/laos/laos.html (1927 words)

	Lao cuisine - Flavours of Laos » 2006 » April (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		This is a recipe by Lao News Agency, published on March 14, 2005.
		Laap is one of the national dishes of Laos.
		This is a recipe by Lao News Agency, published on March 07, 2005.
	laocuisine.net /2006/04 (749 words)

	VientianeTimes.com -- The Gateway to Democracy!
		Laos can take back the Hmong living in Thailand whose nationality can be proved, but the operation will have to be organized solely between Vientiane and Bangkok, a Lao official has said.
		Laos has submitted its first offer on market access for goods, a proposal that some members said was almost good enough for them to accept as far as industrial products are concerned.
		Laos Deputy Prime Minister Somsavad Lengsavat says the second outbreak of bird flu is a result of shortage of fund and inefficiency in carrying out preventive measures, especially sub-standard disinfection of the farms previously affected by the first outbreak.
	www.vientianetimes.com /Headlines.html (7480 words)

	Laoplanet.net (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		She is an avid writer about matters of the daily life, Laos (of course) health issues, food and many translated articles from Thai media.
		Laos was once known as Lan Xang, meaning "the Kingdom of a Million Elephants." It was given the name by King Fa Ngum in 1353.
		The country was renamed Laos during the French colonial period, because the dominant ethnic group is called Lao.
	laoplanet.net (1119 words)

	Asian cuisine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Asian cuisine is a term sometimes used, particularly in Canada, as an umbrella term for the various cuisines of East Asia and Southeast Asia and for fusion dishes based on combining them.
		In the United Kingdom, it generally refers to the cuisine of South Asia (such as Indian cuisine), but this use of the term is not common in the United States, mirroring the geographical and cultural differences in the use of the term Asian in general.
		However there is immense variation in the cuisines of the countries and ethnic groups in Asia, ranging from the hot curried dishes of South and Southeast Asia to the intricate and more delicately spiced dishes of Japan.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Asian_cuisine (246 words)

	Thai Cuisine - A Quick History \| Temple of Thai
		Thai cuisine is distinctly identifiable from Chinese and Indian cuisines, both of which influenced Thai cooking.
		Thailand was a cross roads of East to West sea routes causing its culture and cuisine to be infused with Persian and Arabian elements.
		Indian curry and Muslim cuisine were introduced at a palace feast in honor of King Rama I at the turn of the 18th century.
	www.templeofthai.com /cooking/history_thai_cuisine.php (273 words)

	SiriVatana - guide to Asian Cuisine in London.
		Western culture is a hell of a lot more progressive than it was a generation ago, when the lone Asian restaurant on the urban landscape was the greasy spoon "faux" Chinese place on the corner, where chow mein was an exotic staple and a parody of Peking duck was a delicacy.
		However, one aspect of our perception of Asian cuisine is persistent: the inability to differentiate between the myriad of cultures on the continent and the nuances that make up their regional food preparation.
		From Cambodia to Korea, and the hidden nuances of Chinese cuisine, to Laos and Sri Lanka, there is much to discover on the beautiful and exotic continent of Asia, where you eat well and eat fresh.
	www.sirivatana.co.uk (328 words)

	Laos tours and hotels in vientiane, luang prabang, pakse, xieng khouang...
		Laos tours and hotels in vientiane, luang prabang, pakse, xieng khouang...
		From the southern tip of Done Khone a small island is accessible from which Irrawaddy dolphins can be watched during the dry season and it is exited only on place in Asia.
		Wat Phou, is one of the most important sights in Laos.
	www.asia-planet.com /laos/index.htm (458 words)

	Laos Travel Information
		In spite of its role as the capital of Laos, Vientiane is unbelievably quiet, and a great place to hang out and relax, taking in the laid back atmosphere created by the country’s exceedingly friendly people.
		Listed by the United Nations as one of the poorest countries in the world, the Lao People's Democratic Republic is helmed by a single socialist party, that for all its faults has maintained a relative peace there over the past 25 years.
		Vientiane, the capital, has a population of about 300,000 people, most of them seemingly unemployed, and a visitor could be forgiven for thinking that they must have arrived on a national holiday.
	www.circleofasia.com /laos (880 words)

	DesMoinesRegister.com \| Entertainment
		Such is the case on our first visit to Laos, a new east Des Moines venue specializing in Laos and Chinese cuisine.
		What strikes me about Laos is how non-institutional the food and the feel is. A husband-and-wife team cook, a daughter serves, a friend helps out and everyone feels welcome.
		Vannaphone Philavanh serves a dish at Laos, which is owned by her father, Phranom Philavanh.
	cityguide.dmregister.com /fe/Dining/archives/laos102998.html (704 words)

	Cuisine - Wokme Asian Cooking Guide
		Indonesia, consists of about 13,000 islands and its cuisine reflects the vast variety of people that live on these islands and the people that came to trade with the islanders.
		Korean cuisine is very reminiscent of Japanese and Chinese cuisines as the Koreans use similar techniques in preparing food with a few variations.
		Vietnamese cuisine has influences from French colonization, the Buddhist religion from India and from its proximity to China which it shares a border with.
	www.wokme.com /cuisines/index.html (339 words)

	Laos Cuisine - Wokme Asian Cooking Guide
		The Capital of the small country of Laos is Vientiane, it sits across the Mekong River from Thailand, so its not surprising that Laotian Cuisine has a lot of similarities to Thai food.
		Another big influence to Laos cuisine came after a history of French rule, with the French bringing their French breads and pastries to the country.
		Dishes are often served alongside a plate of lettuce, mint, coriander, mung-bean sprouts, lime wedges or basil in perhaps one of the first forms of the salad bar, diners then create their own lettuce-wrapped hors-douves to accompany the Meal.
	www.wokme.com /cuisines/laotian.htm (248 words)

	Laos Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		After the Namgnum damp was newly constructed, Vientiane people said that the fish from Namgnum are not so delicious, (Lao people prefer to eat fish, so they know well that where the fish caught from, are delicious).
		Lao Hai (the jars of alcohol) are not only used as the custom or tradition but they use it for worship the ghost, families rites or traditional festival.
		Lao Hai and boiled chicken are the main components for any ceremonies.
	www.asia-planet.net /laos/cuisine.htm (1678 words)

	Thai Cuisine (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Thailand is a small country in Southeast Asia, sharing a peninsula with Burma, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam.
		Like all local and national cuisines, the food of Thailand reveals a great deal about the country -- it is a palimpsest of its political history, its trade, and its geography.
		Chiles and other spices are ground into powder or paste with mortar and pestle or, for the convenience-oriented cook, with a coffee grinder.
	www.cuisinenet.com /glossary/thai1.html (383 words)

	AskMen.com - Indonesian food (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		A history lesson is necessary to understand the cuisine of this nation.
		A colonial Spanish conquest converted the Philippines to Catholicism and as a result, Manila in particular is rife with the culture and cuisine of Spain.
		Japanese cuisine is intricate and a beautiful art in the expert hands of a veteran practitioner.
	www.askmen.com /fashion/wine_and_dine/53c_wine_dine.html (518 words)

	Laos Travel Deals, Laos Travel Packages, Travel to Laos
		With beautiful ruins and a culture driven by Theravadean Buddhism, Laos is a great destination for travelers to Asia.
		The Lao cuisine is one of the best Southeast Asian cuisine; distinct from many other Asian countries.
		With an abundance of culture, sites, cuisine, and scenery, Laos is the perfect destination for your next Asian vacation.
	www.go-today.com /site_gtweb/travel-to-laos.asp (201 words)

	Laos Restaurants - Reviews, Photos - VirtualTourist.com
		Lao and Thai cuisine are similar in many ways.
		All kinds of vegetables, pork, chicken, duck, beef, fish are combined with rice or noodles.
		Laos has mixed cuisine between Vietnamese and Thai.
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Asia/Laos/Restaurants-Laos-BR-10.html (464 words)

	Vietnamese Cuisine (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		On the west, Vietnam is bordered by Laos and Cambodia, and to the north, lies China.
		The mountainous middle section, with the former Imperial capitol, Hue, at its center, has an abundance of fresh produce.
		It was in Hue that royal chefs developed the more elaborate dishes of Vietnamese cuisine.
	www.cuisinenet.com /glossary/vn1.html (496 words)

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