Sai Oo-ah

This is one of those Laos dishes that will have you ordering seconds before you've finished your first. It would be worth your time to visit Laos just to try these, as they are well deserving of a spot on the list of "World's Best Meat Uses."

Your thoughts will wander as your tongue revels in the fatty goodness and smoky aroma. Sai Oo-ah is the ideal sausage balance of firm, springy, and juicy – the flavor available in a single bite is incredible.

Every millimeter of this delectable little sausage is brimming with flavor. It can be made with a mixture of pork belly, skin, and minced meat, as well as diced galangal, chopped green onions, cilantro with a ton of dill, and, of course, a kick from fresh chili peppers. Eat it hot, straight from the grill, and get another two or three in a banana leaf packet to go.

The massive herb quantity is what truly distinguishes Sai Oo-ah from any other sausage in the world.