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Fermentation Atlas

Laos

12 ferments from Laos, with how each is made.

12 entries listed here.

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FermentKindMain stepTemperatureSaltpH
Sai krok IsanMeat2–3 days30–34 °C4.4–4.9
Sato (Isan rice wine) and lao hai / ou (jar wine)Alcoholic drinks5–10 days25–35 °C3.4–3.8
KapiFish and seafood4–6 months15–30 %
NaemMeat3–5 days2–3 %4.5
Nam paSauces and condiments2–12 months30 °C18 %
PadaekFish and seafoodat least 2 months18–20 %5.7–6.1
Plaa-somFish and seafood5–7 days30 °C2–11.1 %6 → 4.5
Khao poon (Lao fermented rice noodles)Cereals and bread1 min
Loog-pang (Thai starter balls)Starters and koji
MiangTea leaf7 days – 12 months
Pu dong / pu kemFish and seafood
Sieng (Cambodia, Laos)Soy and legumesat least 7 days

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