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Lao Som Moo Recipe (Nam Sausage)

Som moo, a traditional Lao fermented pork sausage on a banana leaf with chili and garlic.
Follow this Lao som moo recipe to create a traditional-style fermented sour pork sausage at home, full of traditional
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Cuisine Lao
Course Side Dish, Snack
Serving Size 4 people

Equipment

  • large pot , for boiling the pork skin
  • Sharp knife or cleaver , to trim fat and mince the pork
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowl
  • Plastic wrap or banana leaf
  • Rubber bands

Ingredients

  • 7 oz pork skin
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 lb lean pork meat
  • 5 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 cup or 3.5 oz cooked sticky rice
  • chilies, adjust to taste

Instructions

  • Boil the pork skin in a large pot over medium heat for about 20 minutes until soft.
  • Remove any excess fat and slice the pork skin into thin strips.
  • Trim the pork meat, removing visible fat, and mince it using a cleaver or food processor.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the minced pork, sliced pork skin, sticky rice, garlic, and salt. Knead by hand for 5–10 minutes until well combined.
  • Lay plastic wrap or a banana leaf on a flat surface. Spoon some of the mixture onto it, add a chili, then roll tightly into a log. Press out any air, seal the ends, and secure with rubber bands.
  • Store the wrapped sausages at room temperature in a dark place for at least 2 days to ferment. Let rest longer for a tangier flavor.

Notes

  • Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
Calories: 516kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 59g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 128mg | Sodium: 2144mg | Potassium: 565mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg
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