It took me a few tries to figure out what Jeow means.

Turns out Jeow is a lot of things, but mainly any sort of dipping sauce, typically made with char-grilled veggies. Sometimes spicy. Sometimes not.

Always delicious.

It could be vegetarian or it could be made with crushed beetles.  Or anything in between.

I’ll skip to the chase: my version is beetle free.

Phew.

And it’s also really easy.

Recipe for a Simple Jeow

3 tomatoes
3 Thai bird chilies
1 head garlic
pinch of cilantro

And, if you’re not vegan, add several shakes of fish sauce.

Method:

Roast tomatoes, chilies, and garlic over a campfire, on a grill, in a comal  (flat pan available at Latino markets) over medium heat or in the oven until blackened and soft. Be sure to continually turn the garlic so it cooks evenly.

Peel and puree  with cilantro, fish sauce and salt.

That’s it! Enjoy…

Laotian Salsa | Jeow

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Turns out Jeow is a lot of things, but mainly any sort of dipping sauce, typically made with char-grilled veggies. Sometimes spicy. Sometimes not.

• LifestyleVegan, Vegetarian
• Food TypeDips

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Laotian Salsa | Jeow Votes: 1 Rating: 5 You: Rate this recipe! Print Recipe Turns out Jeow is a lot of things, but mainly any sort of dipping sauce, typically made with char-grilled veggies. Sometimes spicy. Sometimes not. LifestyleVegan, Vegetarian Food TypeDips Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 10 minutes Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 tomatoes
• 3 Thai bird chili peppers
• 1 head garlic
• 1 pinch fresh cilantro

Servings:

Units:MetricUS Imperial

Instructions

1. Roast tomatoes, chilies, and garlic over a campfire, on a grill, in a comal (flat pan available at Latino markets) over medium heat or in the oven until blackened and soft. Be sure to continually turn the garlic so it cooks evenly.
2. Peel and puree with cilantro, fish sauce and salt.