Lao Food Show

484 South Salina Street,Syracuse NY 13202

03 September, 2022

Description

Taste some Lao cooking! The Lao Food Show brings a sense of Lao history through a cooking demo along with the country's most culturally popular dish, Laap Gai. We'll talk through the history of the Lao food culture and its influences from the neighboring countries. It’s going to be as authentic as it gets. That means sticky rice, fermented fish sauce called padak, and extremely fragrant herbs that will make your nose zing. Show up because you like funky delicious food, join because you want your taste buds to dance, and come because you want to spice up your food life. Tickets are limited due to kitchen space. Grab yours quickly. Details: Laap Gai is a delicious savory and herbaceous chicken salad that is slightly spicy, yet refreshing from the fresh dill, spring onions, and cilantro, all tossed in a citrusy umami vinaigrette. Forget the forks and spoons. Shape sticky rice into whatever your heart desires; be it a spoon, a mini bowl or dinosaur, before you dip and scoop up this delectable chicken delight. When was the last time you were allowed to play with your food?! At the Lao Food Show, fun time is yum time! So come grab a drink at the Salt City Bar and learn about the Lao cultural history through a food demo, a tasting of the dish, and with a side of surprise! You'll leave with a recipe in hand and eager to recreate the experience in your own home. See you there! ***If there's any technical issues with purchasing an eventbrite ticket, or to notify of food allergens, please feel free to reach out to me at [email protected].*** ***Dish contains shellfish, fish, and glutenous rice About the Lao chef: My name is Vekonda and I will be sharing my authentic family recipe and techniques straight from my Lao heritage and my momma’s kitchen. This class was brought to you by The Lao Food Project’s effort to support The Lao Food Movement. About The Lao Food Project and The Lao Food Movement: My name is Vekonda Luagaphay and I am the founder of The Lao Project, which is what The Lao Food Project stems from. The Lao Food Project aims to bring America’s attention to authentic Lao cuisine and to make it mainstream by food demos, dinner parties, or cooking classes. The Lao Project is a collection of narrative portraits that highlight the life journey of Lao Americans for our future Lao American children. The long-term project provides a platform for Lao representation and for the mentoring of future generations. We aim to connect Lao communities across the nation and to empower each other through space and time by threading the fabric of our cultural foundation with narrative storytelling. Follow us on IG @iamkohnlao . Learn more at www.vekonda.com/Laoproject . The Lao Food Movement is an effort to connect all Lao food lovers across the U.S. and the world to preserve Lao food cuisine for future generations. Learn more about the movement here: https://laofoodmovement.org/ .