
These two dips are necessary for every Lao steak and sticky rice.
In a mortar and pestle, add the garlic then smash
Add peppers and smash
Add cilantro stems and smash
Add sugar, fish sauce, lime, and cilantro leaves then mix
Taste and adjust
In a bowl, add the dry ingredients: crushed pepper, khao kua, msg, and mix
Then add wet ingredients, padake, fish sauce, beef bile and mix
Then add the herbs: green onion and cilantro then mix
Add water to dilute and loosen
Taste and adjust