Sai oua

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Sai oua, sometimes also known as Laotian sausage (Template:Langx, Script error: No such module "IPA"., also sai ua: Template:Langx, Script error: No such module "IPA".; Template:Langx, Script error: No such module "IPA".; Template:Langx, Script error: No such module "IPA".), refers to a popular type of sausage made in Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand, especially northern Thailand, and northern Laos, from coarsely chopped fatty pork seasoned with lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, shallots, cilantro, chilies, garlic, salt, sticky rice and fish sauce. "Lao sausage" is a broad term used to describe the local variant of Lao-style sai oua sausages found in Laos, Northern, and Northeastern Thailand. In Shan State, Myanmar, this sausage is known as sai long phik.[1] In Thailand, it is also known as northern Thai sausage or Chiang Mai sausage that is a standard food of the northern provinces[2] and has become very popular in the rest of Thailand as well.[3]

Description

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The sausage is fermented[7][8] or dried and roasted[6] or grilled before serving. It is usually eaten with sticky rice or served as a snack or starter. Traditionally Script error: No such module "Lang". was a homemade sausage, but today it is readily available in shops.[9]Template:Better source needed

History

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Grilled sai ua.

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The spicy sausage originates from Luang Prabang, Laos.[11][12][13] Luang Prabang was once the royal capital and seat of power of the Kingdom of Lan Xang (1353-1707). The ancient city of Luang Prabang is considered to be the cradle of Lao culture and cuisine.[14][15][16] At the height of its power, Luang Prabang's influence stretches from the borders of Sipsongpanna (China) to Steung Treng (Cambodia), from the eastern border along the Annamite Range with Vietnam to the western border Khorat Plateau (Northeastern Thailand) and its sister kingdom of Lan Na.[17][18]

Script error: No such module "Lang". was listed in a collection of favorite dishes for the former Lao royal family written by Phia Sing (1898-1967), the king's personal chef and master of ceremonies[19] and today is one of several popular traditional Lao dishes.[20]

Types

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Sai oua with sticky rice

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The traditional recipe for Script error: No such module "Lang". served to Laotian royalties can be found in a collection of hand written recipes from Phia Sing (1898-1967), the king's personal chef and master of ceremonies. Phia Sing's hand written recipes were compiled and published for the first time in 1981.[19]

Commercial preparation

Tong Tem Toh in Chiang Mai, Thailand drew international attention for its hors d'oeuvre plate featuring Script error: No such module "Lang"..[21]

Script error: No such module "Lang". is also prepared in the Western diaspora of Thai and Lao people. Goldee's BBQ in Fort Worth, Texas serves a smoked Script error: No such module "Lang". ("Lao sausage") based on Laotian American owner Nupohn Inthanousay's family recipe.[22][23] At Blackstack Brewery in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Soul Lao serves their version of the sausage.[24] Kao Soy in Brooklyn, New York was named "Best of New York" by New York magazine in 2015 for its northern Thai Script error: No such module "Lang"..[25] Estrella Dam National Restaurant Awards-winner Singburi in London is noted for their own Script error: No such module "Lang"..[26]

Similar sausages

Similar sausages in Lao cuisine include Script error: No such module "Lang". (Template:Langx, "soured Lao sausage"),[27] Script error: No such module "Lang". (Template:Langx; sweet sausage), and Script error: No such module "Lang". (Template:Langx; blood sausage), Script error: No such module "Lang". (Template:Langx; sour sausage) and Script error: No such module "Lang". (Template:Langx; beef liver sausage).Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

See also

References

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