監製:Lun Pui Ki
Extraordinary Lao Cuisine takes audiences into the rarely seen world of Lao dining in Hong Kong to explore the unique flavors of this Golden Triangle hub. Host Andy Dark personally samples “Luang Prabang” specialties, such as “Sinatal Ki” Chicken, to uncover the secrets of Lao culinary traditions. The episode highlights four-color glutinous rice and introduces the medicinal culinary culture of natural dyeing using sappan wood and pale butterfly bush flowers.
The proprietress also personally demonstrates how to cook "Lap Khao" (Lao crispy fried rice) and teaches the traditional three-finger technique for eating sticky rice by hand, showcasing the rich, layered sensations of Lao cuisine: crispy, sour, spicy, and sweet. The program also documents the restaurant's transition into a street-stall and takeaway operation. Though the dining room lights may dim, the enticing aroma of the food lingers on—allowing the flavors of Laos to permeate the daily fabric of the city and inspiring more people to discover this mysterious cuisine.