Utensils
Illustrator - Soun Vannithone
 
Steamer Basket and Pot
Most often used in the preparation of sticky (sweet) rice, however, it can be used to steam vegetables, meats, or just about anything.
 

Ladle
Made from coconuts, mostly used to as 'dipping cup', i.e. a person would dip it into a liquid and drink from it.
 

Mortar and Pestle
Used to mash ingredients, such as is done in the making of Tam Mahung.
 

Sticky Rice Basket
These baskets are used to hold sticky rice once it has been cooked and cooled.
 

Platter or Tray
This tray is used to hold food put out all at once.  It is a circular bamboo table which is called a taat.
 

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