"Mok Gai"
(หมกไก่) refers to steamed chicken in Isaan. The meat is marinated in a paste made from lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, coriander roots,
garlic, shallots and Thai chilis and then cooked over hot steam. Traditionally, the marinated meat is wrapped in a banana leaf. Depending on the recipe, fresh
herbs or vegetables such as banana blossom can also be mixed into the meat. The dish is also known as “Hor Nueng Gai” (
ห่อนึ่งไก่).
