Kang Kee Lek

Kang Kee Lek is a very unique Lao traditional stew. Bai Kee Lek or leaves from Thon Kee Lek (Kee Lek Tree) have a strong bitter taste. It takes a great deal of time and patience to make Kang Kee Lek. The leaves have to washed, then boiled and drained several times to get a desirable bitter taste.

Kee Lek Tree in Laos

Kee Lek Tree in Laos

Bai Kee Lek or Kee Lek Leaves

Bai Kee Lek or Kee Lek Leaves

Kang Kee Lek with ant eggs

Kang Kee Lek with ant eggs

Since the older adults in my family are fond of ant eggs, it was not a surprise to me to see ant eggs used as substitute for meat in this particular Kang Kee Lek.

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  1. [...] at pictures of Kang Kee Lek from Laos made me realize of how inventive Lao people can be. I mean it doesn’t get any [...]

  2. Stacee Carlton

    Please post a recipe for the Kaeng Kee Lek…I love the Kaeng Kee lek with kai mod dang too. I want to learn how to make this. Wld you be kind and email me the recipe.

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