How to make Lao Pickled Cabbage - Som Pak Galum

🌟 Welcome to our kitchen, fam! In today's culinary adventure, we're delving into the heart of Lao cuisine with the traditional dish of Som Pak Galam Sai Hoo Moo, featuring pickled cabbage and pig ears. 🌟
Join us as we guide you step-by-step through the art of crafting this savory delicacy:
1️⃣ Prepping the Pig Ears: Learn the essential techniques for cleaning and cooking pig ears to perfection. Follow along as we tenderize and slice them into delectable pieces.
2️⃣ Preparing the Cabbage: Discover the secrets to preparing fresh cabbage for fermentation, including the crucial steps of wilting and rinsing to achieve the ideal texture.
3️⃣ Mixing the Ingredients: Watch as we expertly combine cooked sticky rice, pork ears, and a blend of seasonings to create the flavorful base for our Som Pak.
4️⃣ Fermentation Process: Follow our tips for fermenting the mixture in a large bucket, ensuring it reaches the perfect balance of sourness and crunchiness over 2-3 days.
5️⃣ Serving Suggestions: Explore different ways to enjoy Som Pak, from pairing it with fiery bird's eye chili peppers to incorporating it into your favorite dishes.
👩‍🍳 Whether you're a seasoned chef or a curious foodie, this tutorial is sure to inspire your culinary creativity. So, grab your apron and let's get cooking!
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Saeng Douangdara is a professional chef and cooking instructor that advocates and raises awareness for Lao food through food videos and cooking classes. He is Lao American and was born in a refugee camp in Thailand. He lives in Los Angeles.

[@jumper0122]

Whoa I've never seen a ferment that used pork! This is crazy and I would love to try it some day!

[@jimmysyamphone]

Looks fantastic

[@SaengsKitchen]

Thank you

[@khaokhao5886]

Love it

[@SaengsKitchen]

Thank you

[@Bunnzie87]

Awesome! Looks delicious. I have never had it. Can I make it vegetarian?

[@SaengsKitchen]

Yes you can! Just don’t add the pig ears and use a little less seasoning

[@ems720]

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[@SaengsKitchen]

🙏🙏🙏

[@jannyvee22]

Omg this was my favorite growing up I'm going to have to try this soon. Thanks for sharing Saeng and Happy New Years 🎉

[@SaengsKitchen]

Happy Lao new year!!💕🙏

[@sophielaurenti8846]

Omg I've never had this version! Thank you for sharing.

[@SaengsKitchen]

You’re welcome. Hope you try making it soon

[@annetakubiak3374]

Why get rid of the yummy vegetable juice ? and then add water ? 🤔

[@SaengsKitchen]

It’s too salty