Abstract

Lao People’s Democratic Republic is land locked country located on the center of Indochina peninsula. Laotian people easy to obtain the fishery commodities from rivers. Fresh water fishes are Laotian’s primary animal protein source. For the purpose of this study, information on the current status of the daily diet of the non-heated freshwater fish cuisine. There are two types of unheated cooking, one is nonthermal processed cooking to enjoy raw texture and taste. On the other hand, people developed cooking for preservative food. However, Marine fish is new cooking ingredient for Laotian People who like to eat fresh water fish more than marine fish. Freshwater fish is in tune with consumer tastes. However marine fish will be achieved the considerable market position of main protein resource through the low price. This price is the cheapest compare to the other main animal protein source such as beef, pork, and chicken. Now a day freshwater fish became expensive foodstuff year by year. Based on social and lifestyle changes in the 21st century, Laotian people will create new unheated food culture.