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Sai oua

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Sai oua
A plate of slices of Laotian sai oua
Sliced Laotian sai oua
Alternative namesSai ua
TypeSausage
Place of originLaos, Thailand
Region or stateSoutheast Asia, specifically Northern Thailand, Northeastern Burma, and Laos
Associated cuisineMyanmar, Lao, and Thai
Serving temperaturehot
Main ingredients

Sai oua, sometimes also known as Laotian sausage (Lao: ໄສ້ອັ່ວ, pronounced [sȁj.ʔūa], also sai ua: Thai: ไส้อั่ว, Lao: ໄສ້ອົ່ວ, pronounced [sâj ʔùa]), refers to a popular type of sausage made in Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand, especially northern Thailand, and northern Laos, from coarsely chopped fatty pork seasoned with lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, shallots, cilantro, chilies, garlic, salt, sticky rice and fish sauce. "Lao sausage" is a broad term used to describe the local variant of Lao-style sai oua sausages found in Laos, Northern, and Northeastern Thailand. In Shan State, Myanmar, this sausage is known as sai long phik.[1] In Thailand, it is also known as northern Thai sausage or Chiang Mai sausage that is a standard food of the northern provinces[2] and has become very popular in the rest of Thailand as well.[3]

History

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Grilled sai ua.

Sai oua is an ancient Lao word for sausage,[4] literally sai (intestine) oua (stuffed). It is a spicy sausage originating from Luang Prabang, Laos.[5][6][7] Luang Prabang was once the royal capital and seat of power of the Kingdom of Lan Xang (1353-1707). The ancient city of Luang Prabang is considered to be the cradle of Lao culture and cuisine.[8][9][10] At the height of its power, Luang Prabang's influence stretches from the borders of Sipsongpanna (China) to Steung Treng (Cambodia), from the eastern border along the Annamite Range with Vietnam to the western border Khorat Plateau (Northeastern Thailand) and its sister kingdom of Lan Na.[11][12]

Sai ua was listed in a collection of favorite dishes for the former Lao royal family written by Phia Sing (1898-1967), the king's personal chef and master of ceremonies[13] and today is one of several popular traditional Lao dishes.[14]

Description

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Sai ua contains minced pork meat, herbs, spices, and kaeng khua red curry paste.[15] It is usually eaten grilled with sticky rice and other dishes or served as a snack or starter. Traditionally sai ua was a homemade sausage, but today it is readily available in shops.[16]

Types

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A person is holding a slice of sausauge on top of sticky rice
Sai oua with sticky rice

There are two types of sai oua in Laos.

  • Sai oua moo or pork sausage, literally sai (intestine) oua (stuffed) moo (pork).[17] The traditional recipe for sai oua moo served to Laotian royalties can be found in a collection of hand written recipes from Phia Sing (1898-1967), the king's personal chef and master of ceremonies. Phia Sing's hand written recipes were compiled and published for the first time in 1981.[17]
  • Sai oua kwai or water buffalo sausage, literally sai (intestine) oua (stuffed) kwai (water buffalo)[7]

Similar sausages

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Sausages in Lao cuisine include sai gork (Lao: ໄສ້ກອກ, "soured Lao sausage"),[18] sai gork wan (Lao: ໄສ້ກອກຫວານ; sweet sausage), and sai gork leuat (Lao: ໄສ້ກອກເລືອດ; blood sausage), naem (Lao: ແໜມ; sour sausage) and mam (Thai: หม่ำ; beef liver sausage).

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Food in Thailand and elsewhere
  2. ^ The Tempting Foods of Chiang Rai Archived October 30, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ Thailand- Northern shared dishes
  4. ^ Massie, Victor-Alphonse (1894). Dictionnaire français-laotien: Mission Pavie, exploration de l' indochine (Latin characters). p. 108.
  5. ^ Harry, Carry It Like (January 19, 2020). "10 Things to Do in Luang Prabang". Archived from the original on August 10, 2020. Retrieved April 15, 2020.
  6. ^ Carter, Sarah (November 4, 2015). "Laos Food and Laos Drinks: Your What To Eat in Laos Guide".
  7. ^ a b "15 of the Best Authentic Laos Food You Want to Enjoy in Luang Prabang". March 12, 2019. Archived from the original on February 19, 2023. Retrieved April 15, 2020.
  8. ^ "Discover why Laos is the world's next great foodie destination". Travel. July 10, 2019. Archived from the original on July 10, 2019.
  9. ^ "The king ate sticky rice: Cooking, past and present, in Luang Prabang, Laos". Los Angeles Times. October 1, 2019. Archived from the original on 2020-03-28. Retrieved 2020-04-15.
  10. ^ "Luang Prabang, Laos - Travel Guide for Food Lovers (Where to Eat, Drink, Stay)". Migrationology - Food Travel Blog. Archived from the original on 2021-04-23. Retrieved 2020-04-15.
  11. ^ Bock, Carl. Temples and Elephants: The Narrative of a Journey of Exploration Through Upper Siam and Laos (London: Low, I884; reprinted Bangkok: White Lotus, 1985)
  12. ^ Stuart-Fox, Martin. The French in Laos, 1887–1945. Modern Asian Studies. Vol. 29, no. 1, 1995. pp 111 – 139. Print.
  13. ^ "Lao Recipes". www.seasite.niu.edu. Archived from the original on 31 May 2012. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
  14. ^ "15 of the Best Authentic Laos Food You Want to Enjoy in Luang Prabang". March 12, 2019.
  15. ^ Chiang Mai University, Lanna food: sai ua recipe
  16. ^ Thai Northern Sausage (Sai-Ua)
  17. ^ a b "Lao Recipes". www.seasite.niu.edu. Archived from the original on 2012-05-31. Retrieved 2009-06-04.
  18. ^ "New Lao Sai Oua vs Sai Gok". Laos In The House. Archived from the original on 2020-09-01. Retrieved 2020-04-15.
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