Laos Vegetarian Jeow, also known as Jeow Bong, is a popular condiment in Laos cuisine. It is a sweet and spicy sauce made from red chili peppers, garlic, shallots, and galangal. Traditionally, the ingredients are roasted before being pounded in a mortar and pestle, which gives the jeow a smoky and complex flavour. To make a vegetarian version of Jeow Bong, you can replace the traditional ingredient, fish sauce, with soy sauce or tamari. Some versions also include palm sugar or honey for sweetness. . It can be served alongside sticky rice, as a dipping sauce for vegetables or grilled meats, or used as a spread for sandwiches. The heat from the chili peppers is balanced out by the sweetness of the palm sugar, making it a perfect accompaniment to…