06/05/2024
"Lanna foods" refers to foods that are native to or unique to the Lanna region in northern Thailand. Food in the Lanna region is diverse and has unique flavors. It is a result of the culture and climate of the region.
Food in the Lanna region is characterized by its sour, fragrant and salty taste, often containing a variety of herbs such as chaplu leaves, kaffir lime leaves or coriander. In addition, salty seasonings such as fish sauce and other seasonings are also used. That gives it a rich, rich flavor.
Some menus may include:
1. **Sticky rice:** Sticky rice is a main food eaten with many dishes, usually cooked to have a sweet and sour taste. And the charm of Lanna sticky rice comes from the use of special sticky rice varieties from this region.
2. **Lanna curry:** Lanna curry is unique to the Lanna region. It usually has a spicy, fragrant and salty taste. It is usually prepared from pork or chicken. Including fresh vegetables and various herbs.
3. **Somtam:** Somtam, unique to the Lanna region. It has a sour, sweet, and spicy taste, using ingredients such as papaya, yardlong beans, or catfish that are roasted and finely ground.
4. **Laab:** Laab is a sour and spicy menu. It is usually prepared from minced meat or fish combined with various herbs such as kaffir lime leaves or cha-plu leaves.
5. **Lanna Chili Paste:** Lanna Chili Paste usually has a spicy, fragrant and salty taste. It is commonly eaten with fresh vegetables or wet rice.
These menus are just a sample of the food in the Lanna region. There are many interesting variations and flavors that you can discover in this region.
