Jeow Laotian Salsa
Jeow is a lot of things, but mainly any sort of dipping sauce, typically made with char-grilled veggies. Sometimes spicy. Sometimes not. It could be vegetarian or it could be made with crushed beetles. or anything in between. Great for dipping balls of sticky rice into. A laotian staple. This is a good base sauce, feel free to add flavors and experiment. Laos is a landlocked country in southeast asia, bordered by burma and china to the northwest, vietnam to the east, cambodia to the south, and thailand to the west.
Steps
Roast tomatoes , chilies , and garlic over a campfire , on a grill , in a comal 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.
Ingredients
tomatoes, chilies, garlic, cilantro, fish sauce