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Jeow bong
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Jeow Bong or Jaew Bong (Lao: ແຈ່ວບອງ, pronounced [t͡ɕɛ̄w bɔ̀ːŋ]; Thai: แจ่วบอง, RTGS: chaeo bong, pronounced [t͡ɕɛ̀w bɔ̄ːŋ]) also called Luang Prabang chili sauce is a sweet and savory Lao chili paste originating from Luang Prabang, Laos.[1][2] Jeow Bong is made with sundried chilies, galangal, garlic, fish sauce and other ingredients commonly found in Laos.[3] Its distinguishing ingredient, however, is the addition of shredded water buffalo or pork skin.
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Type | Sauce, Dip |
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Place of origin | Laos |
Region or state | Luang Prabang |
Main ingredients | pepper flakes, garlic, galangal, fish sauce, shredded water buffalo or pork skin |
Jeow bong was one of the favorite dishes of the former Lao royal family as described in the collection of recipes hand-written by Phia Sing (1898-1967), the king's personal chef and master of ceremonies.[4][5] Today, Jeow bong is one of several popular traditional dishes of Laos that is also gaining popularity in the West.[6][7]
It is eaten usually by dipping Lao sticky rice or a raw/parboiled vegetable in it. It's also a condiment for a Lao riverweed snack called Kaipen. Jeow bong lasts for a long time, does not spoil easily and can be either on the spicier or sweeter side, depending who makes it. Characteristically, it is both sweet and spicy.