🇱🇦 Laotian Cuisine

Lam Mak Nao

Pumpkin Stew with Dill

Prep Time 15 min

Servings 4

Difficulty Easy

Calories 281 kcal

A hearty stew of pumpkin and chicken simmered with lemongrass, dill, and galangal in a fragrant broth. The pumpkin melts into the broth creating a naturally sweet and thick sauce that pairs perfectly with sticky rice.

Ingredients

500g pumpkin, peeled and cubed
300g chicken thighs, cubed
3 stalks lemongrass, bruised
2 inches galangal, sliced
Large bunch fresh dill
4 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons fish sauce
Thai chilies to taste
Spring onions
Sticky rice for serving

Instructions

1 Bring the chicken broth to a simmer with lemongrass and galangal.
2 Add the chicken thighs and cook for ten minutes until nearly done.
3 Add the pumpkin cubes and continue simmering for twenty minutes until the pumpkin begins to break down.
4 Season with fish sauce and Thai chilies, adjusting the heat to taste.
5 Stir in fresh dill and spring onions just before serving.
6 Serve hot with sticky rice on the side.

Did You Know?

The use of dill in Laotian stews is one of the most distinctive features of the cuisine and surprises visitors who associate dill primarily with European cooking.