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, pronounced [t͡ɕɛ̄w bɔ̀ːŋ]; Thai: แจ่วบอง, RTGS: chaeo bong, pronounced [t͡ɕɛ̀w bɔ̄ːŋ]) also called Luang Prabang chili sauce is a sweet and savory Lao chili paste originating from Luang Prabang, Laos.^[1][2] Jeow Bong is made with sundried chilies, galangal, garlic, fish sauce and other ingredients commonly found in Laos.^[3] Its distinguishing ingredient, however, is the addition of shredded water buffalo or pork skin.

Jeow bong was one of the favorite dishes of the former Lao royal family as described in the collection of recipes hand-written by Phia Sing (1898-1967), the king's personal chef and master of ceremonies.^[4][5] Today, Jeow bong is one of several popular traditional dishes of Laos that is also gaining popularity in the West.^[6][7]

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

References

1. "Jeow bong Archives". Padaek.com. Retrieved August 27, 2019.
2. "15 of the Best Authentic Laos Food You Want to Enjoy in Luang Prabang". March 12, 2019.
3. "Jaew bong | Traditional Dip From Luang Prabang | TasteAtlas". www.tasteatlas.com.
4. Sing, Phia (2000). Traditional recipes of Laos : being the manuscript recipe books of the late Phia Sing, from the Royal Palace at Luang Prabang, reproduced in facsimile and furnished with an English translation. Prospect Books. p. 124. ISBN 0-907325-60-2. OCLC 1342532853.
5. "Jaew Bong, Bong sauce". 31 May 2012. Archived from the original on 28 May 2012. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
6. "What makes Jaew Bong so Good. Best Asian Condiment in the World. Jaew Bong And Its Deliciousness". Asian food. 19 June 2015. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
7. "Ox Burger brings a Laotian twist to tasty smash burgers". seattlerefined. 12 April 2023. Retrieved 9 November 2023.