Mok pa

Usually associated with Luang Prabang, steamed fish in banana leaves is a dish that combines flaked fish with sticky rice powder, fish sauce, as well as different spices and herbs such as kaffir lime leaves, chili peppers, and lemongrass. The spices are usually ground in a mortar and then incorporated with the fish and other ingredients in a mixture that is neatly wrapped inside banana leaves.

The dish can be placed in whole banana leaves or small, individual-sized parcels, and it usually comes served with rice and a dipping sauce on the side. Although various types of fish can be used, catfish is the most common choice in Laos.