Meet the Home Cooks

Laura, 36

Contract Support Officer, QLD

Laura’s parents immigrated from Laos to Australia 40 years ago, and she grew up cooking and eating traditional Lao dishes in the family home. It’s food that Laura would like to be able to share with more people. ‘I feel there isn't a lot of representation when it comes to Lao food on social media and television,’ Laura says. ‘Which is a shame because the food is so good and deserves its moment in the spotlight!’ For Laura, cooking offers her a way to switch off and relax, even if it means spending 12 hours making focaccia! A qualified nutritionist, Laura is known for her Thom Khem - a braised pork belly and egg dish that is her husband's favourite Lao dish. Find the recipe on page XX. Laura says her mum was, and still is, her biggest influence and teacher in the kitchen.