Lao
The cuisine of landlocked Laos, anchored by sticky rice, padaek fermented fish sauce, and bold herb-driven larb salads eaten with the fingers.
3 cuisines starting with the letter L — each with origin, classification, and notes.
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The cuisine of landlocked Laos, anchored by sticky rice, padaek fermented fish sauce, and bold herb-driven larb salads eaten with the fingers.
An eastern Mediterranean cuisine of mezze, olive oil, citrus, and charcoal-grilled meats, often considered the most internationally recognized Levantine kitchen.
The shared cuisine of the eastern Mediterranean — Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, Jordan, and Israel — built on mezze, olive oil, grilled meats, and a deep wheat tradition.
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