Saeng Douangdara
Saeng Douangdara (Lao: ແສງ ດວງດາລາ) is a Lao-American chef, content creator, and activist.[1][2][3] Based in Los Angeles, Saeng is a member of Laos Angeles and Lao Food Foundation.[4][5] He is an advocate for Laotian cuisine in the United States, which has often been subsumed by Thai cuisine.[6][7]
In 2026, Douangdara published a cookbook, The Lao Kitchen: Lao Flavors and Stories Told Through Family Recipes.[8]
Publications
- The Lao Kitchen: Lao Flavors and Stories Told Through Family Recipes (2026)[9]
References
- ↑ "Once Obscured in the U.S., Lao Cooks Share and Celebrate Their Cuisine (Published 2022)". 2022-03-08. Archived from the original on 2024-12-28. Retrieved 2025-01-02.
- ↑ Peterson, Lucas Kwan (2019-10-01). "Laotian food is fresh, funky and highly underrated. Get your fix at these four places". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2025-01-02.
- ↑ Munchies (2020-11-24). How 4 Chefs Found Family In The Restaurant Industry | Our Table. Retrieved 2025-01-03 – via YouTube.
- ↑ Visapra, Phontham (2023-01-30). "Lao-American Chef Celebrates the Joys of Cultural Exchange, the Lao Food Festival, and Bamboo Soup". Laotian Times. Retrieved 2025-01-03.
- ↑ "Luang Prabang a showcase for Laos' pungent, earthy cuisine (it's not Thai)". South China Morning Post. 2023-08-28. Retrieved 2025-01-03.
- ↑ Rocha, Isai (2019-05-17). "How To Eat Sticky Rice Without Embarrassing Yourself". FoodBeast. Retrieved 2025-01-03.
- ↑ "Lao-American Chef on Why It's Time to Show Lao Cuisine Some Love". Proudly Asian. Retrieved 2025-01-03.
- ↑ Makalintal, Bettina (2026-03-17). "The 15 Spring Cookbooks We're Excited About This Year". Eater. Retrieved 2026-06-18.
- ↑ "The Lao Kitchen - Penguin Random House". sites.prh.com. Retrieved 2026-06-18.