Jeow bong

Jeow Bong

Jeow Bong - Laotian chili dip
Type	Sauce, Dip
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 or Jaew Bong (Lao: ແຈ່ວບອງ, Thai: แจ่วบอง; RTGS: Chaeo Bong; pronounced [t͡ɕɛ̄w.bɔ̄ːŋ]) also called Luang Prabang chili sauce is a sweet and savory Lao chili paste originating from Luang Prabang, Laos. Jeow Bong is made with sundried chilies, galangal, garlic, fish sauce and other ingredients commonly found in Laos. Its distinguishing ingredient, however, is the addition of shredded water buffalo or pork skin.

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.

Gallery

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  Jeow Bong with Kaipen (popular Lao combination)

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  Sticky Rice with Jeow Bong

See also

• Nam phrik phao
• Chili pepper paste