Chopsticks. In Laos chopsticks are used for noodles, steamed rice and dishes served with it are eaten with the fingers, and dishes with steamed rice are eaten with a spoon and fork.
Sponge gourd. Smooth gourd. When it is old it becomes coarse and fibrous and is actually the loofah you use in the bath. However, it is eaten throughout Asia. It resembles a cucumber when it is young and needs to be salted to reduce the bitterness before use.
