Rice, vegetables and hot sauce served in banana leaves, village of Ban Pha Yong in mountain massif near Nong Khiaw, Luang Prabang Province, Laos

laos rice vegetables hot sauce banana leaves traditional food southeast asia village nong khiaw culinary local cuisine mountain massif colorful herb spices meal presentation nature culture dining outdoors handcrafted flavors ingredients freshness authentic tradition landscape community simplicity fruit garnish plate steaming spice dish bowl aroma enjoyment gastronomy rural fresh heritage