Village Food in Laos - SPICY CHILI WOOD and AUTHENTIC KHMU FOOD in Luang Prabang!
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During our trip to Luang Prabang, one of my goals was to experience authentic Laos culture. So we set off on a 2 day excursion, into the mountains, not too far from Luang Prabang. The first day we’d spend learning about the Khmu culture and eating local authentic Khmu food. The next day, we’d move onto a Hmong village to eat Hmong food.
We met up with Alex and his team from White Elephant Adventures (www.white-elephant-adventures-.... This is not sponsored, I paid in full for this tour, but Alex and his team were gracious to really set us up with a custom tour about food and culture. I highly recommend them for off the beaten path, authentic culture tours in Luang Prabang.
It wasn’t too long of a drive, and we stopped at a variety of markets along the way, but we eventually made it to the Khmu village. It happened to be the village of our guide. It was a gorgeous village, by the river. For lunch we had some simple bamboo shoot mixtures wrapped in banana leaf and steamed. Khmu mainly eat sticky rice.
After lunch we walked around, took a swim in the river, and just hung out, waiting for the dinner festivities.
We purposefully didn’t really make too much of a plan, because we wanted to just see what unfolded naturally at the village. They decided to butcher a small pig for the village and for the evening festivities. They also planned a baci ceremony - a Laos ceremony of blessing, which was an amazing experience and left me feeling so incredibly welcome.
Anyway, after the afternoon swim, the men got started butchering the pig and parting off each piece of meat - serious nose to tail dining - to the person who was designated to cook each different dish. What was amazing to me is that everyone in the community had a role, and each worked diligently for the greater community.
There were so many different local Khmu Lao foods being prepared that I could hardly keep up. But one of the most interesting dishes for me was the or lam, a well know Lao Khmu dish, but this version unlike anything I had tried before. One of the single most amazing ingredient is spicy chili wood - it’s actually a vine that grows in the jungle, and it is really spicy and makes your tongue tingle.
The baci ceremony was spectacular, the meal of all things pig with the community was special, and at the end of the night the children from the village sang us a couple of songs.
It was a fantastic day, delicious authentic and fresh Lao Khmu food, and an incredible time to learn about Khmu culture, and interact with the community.
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This is why I like Mark. Food vloggers usually go to mainstream places like capitals and cities, but Mark takes us into the journey of the unknown. Sharing with us the food culture from places and communities unheard of. This gives us the chance to know the world better. Lots of best wishes to Mark and family. 👍👍 Lots of love to little Micah 😊
lovely comment...full of positivity
That’s true i think he should be getting more subscribers than the other food vloggers he deserve it
I recommend sunny from best review show . He's funny and goes to lot of unknown places or less travelled. He eat many local foods like most tourists don't eat . He's mostly does Vietnam. But he had gone other place. Go check him out
Best ever food review ***
Micah needs a brother or sister, even though that would make traveling even more complicated.
I admire how Marks wife comfortably settles in the background. She's supportive in her own way ♥️
Ying helps a lot too from what I've seen. If Mark is by himself and theres 1 person recording its usually Ying. and after watching a blooper video mark uploaded, it shows how much he asks Ying for information lol. I'm sure they are always a TEAM.
She supports him in a lot of ways in his job that we don't see nor know because it's not in front of the camera.
Love it when Micha does his thing in your videos. So fun watching him grow up.
I'm khmu I love how you show the authenticity of my people back home I showed my mom she enjoyed watching also! Love all your videos! Thank you.
I'm Khmu too. Foods remind me of my parent home cooked meals. Yummy. 🤤
Most youtubers these days just want to offer stupidity and clickbait. Mark on the other hand shows us humanity and culture. His videos are enriching and full of genuine good vibes. Keep up the great work!!
This is Mark Wiens. The numero uno food vlogger who can discover not only the street foods or the premium restaurants but also the tribal foods and their communities. Hats off Mark.
Thank you Puspal!
He's like a Anthony Bourdain, but a one man show-family rated video😀
I love "family" communities like this. Everyone takes care of each other and works together. They all look so healthy (probably that healthy, fresh food, and the great warm sun). Also, Micah is so cute!
Did anyone notice Micah watching Mark and mimicking his reactions to food? So cute
I too have noticed this!
I don't think Mom and Dad could be any more prouder with the way Micah interact with those lovely kids.
A wonderful way to introduce a child to the world without any barriers or borders, just appreciate what you have and accept others for who they are.
Sometimes we are just too judgemental to criticise things we're not familiar with or don't like, why not just look at Mark and the team who never failed to mention, praise and appreciate the countless hospitality and the warm welcome they received irrespective of where they are.
Huge thank you!
Micah is so cute😘😘😘 love his laugh😍😘😘
He's way too young to even know what's going on. What's there to be proud of?
Navusx- Wonderfully worded! I co sign!
I couldn't have said it better!
oh my God, i just love Micah's laughing....
I cannot get enough of Michas laughter!!!!! He is so precious! What a lucky little boy to be able to travel the world, try new foods and experience so many different cultures!!! What an amazing gift you and Ying are giving him!
Mark this shows how humble and simple person you and your famly is.. you mingle with every type of people and their diversities around the world.. thanks mark, yin and micah , joel and the rest for exploring the new culture
and food tour to us. .
Uncle Joe making all kids laughed was like soothing music. Micah so cute. Happy kids, happy village 😄
Larry Song right? Joe just got way cooler lol and Micah laughing made my heart melt
Larry Song I agree
mtgsk yes I'm expecting more of such moment from Micah as he's growing strong bigger everyday. Micah i and his wife Ying are really additional signatures to Mark's videos.
Mara India 😊👍👍
Larry Song 💖
its SO peaceful to watch the film and watch you connect with people of the world ALL people of the world its as if you are a historian ! when ever you write a book about your travels LET me know I will BUY THE BOOK !! i would make it a movie book or a picture book of some sort ... but hey thanks for SPREADING your LOVE ALL OVER THE WORLD !
Thank you very much, really appreciate your amazing support!
I agree so much with you, itsmontez.
For me, its almost like a therapy after work or before sleeping, I really enjoy how peacefull and full of history theres in each of Mark`s videos.
Please Mark, never stop spreading the peace and love with your videos :) Thank you!
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There is a little Bile in it? lololololol.
I think this is one of the most interesting videos you've produced so far. Made for television style. Thank you! I'll stay tuned for part 2👍
I love how deep joel’s voice is, the way he talk makes me like him even more
dat time when Micah mimicking his dad. cute overload 😂😂
I have come to realize that this dude Joel is a cool guy .I like him. Mark he's your true friend. Chill with him.
Micah is so adorable
16:32 - watching sweet Micah laughing his little heart out made my day :,)
Its so good to see Micah enjoying his travels with uncle Joel. Loving this episode.
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Hadassah Autumn Hahn I
I am Hmong...thank you for presenting our culture in this food travel episode. God bless!
Hadassah Autumn Hahn hadassa means Esther
valentin65 hmong is an Asian ethnic that lives around Laos.
valentin65 Watch Grand Torino. 👍
valentin65 good one😆
Hmong live in Laos country
Thank you Mark! I’m so glad to see you exploring all aspects of Laos ❤️ I can’t wait to see the next video you have for us!
Mark, this was an amazingly rich and incredible vlog. Priceless experience, being taken into their group, their family, as one of their own. Fantastic; cannot wait to see the next installment. Be safe, enjoy, best to you all and be careful with that raw pig's blood soup!
I notice when Mark doesn't really care for a dish, like the pig blood one, he says "you can really taste the herbs in there". I notice he says that a lot in other videos when he isn't too crazy about a dish but tries to be polite and always focus on something positive
Jayson DaSavage I think that is Mark's way of saying I appreciate the effort they put into the dish but it might not be what I like
He did mention about these dish being dangerous. You might get food poisoning by ingesting the blood. There will be risks. Cooked blood is safer to consume. But whether it is raw or cooked, you have to be ready mentally to eat it.
Although this may be true, in my culture we eat many similar dishes to the khmu and in some dishes the main spotlight is not always the meat.
Jayson DaSavage there are def videos where he has mentioned he doesn’t like the foods. Last one I remember is a video from Japan.
Homestead cooking and living style are precious experience. True signature from Mark's videos. Really enjoyed every minute.
Watching Micah grow up makes me so happy
Mark, wherever he goes, he is one with everyone. What an amazing nature.
Joel had Micah really laughing!!! Brought a smile to my face...
Need it to see again and again the part with Joel and the kids,makes so happy
Wow!! Micha is so cute. Always a happy baby...
Excellent video! I enjoyed this so much! Seeing the way people live in other places is as much a joy as the differences in food. Thank you for sharing!
Anyone else notice Micah’s yum face at 7:17 just like his dad
Fascinating.
The food,the people and the culture all amalgamated in the coming together.Just wonderful.
Omg I never thought you would ever come through any hmong people in your videos but YESS !! Finally you get to eat and meet our hmong people . 💓
Marry me ;)
Bigger-D K creep.
16:30 Micah... What a wonderful moment! BEAUTIFUL! :) WOW Mark, this is an absolutely amazing vlog. One of your best, in my opinion. Thank you for uploading. A real joy to watch!
Did Micah just did a "hmmmm, yummy" face at 7:16? Just like his dad! Man, it's just great to watch him grow! Great stuff as always, Mark!
Excellent content as always. I truly enjoy seeing a glimpse into this world we all share! I love the way Joel was entertaining the kids. There is so much joy in laughter....Keep doing what you’re doing Mark!
I love and really enjoyed all of videos! Love seeing oh hi Micah, ying, and Joel is always a lovely addition!
Great video, Mark! Always great to see Joel tagging along in your adventures 😊
love episodes where you concentrate on specific foods and their associated ethnic groups. always super interesting.
Great way to end your video beautiful children with pure hearts, thank you guys
This is truly amazing. Never seen anything like this on CZcams. Very unique.
Very nice video.I can relate because we are also same culture .
I love this video Mark. Micah is sooo cute💖 keep em vids coming👍
I TRULY enjoyed this it's helps you to understand everyone has there story on how to live life
Your videos are awesome, Mark.👍🏼
Can’t wait until your next one!👌🏼👏🏼
Love love lover everything. The kids dancing in the end was just checking cherry on top. Yet again, another beautiful vlog.
*Baby Micah stole the show, Mark, mega thumbs up!*
Hey Mark , nice video. Keep on making us these wonderful videos. You guys have a great day.
Looove this vlog!! I was just in Luang Prabang and did a two day trekk and homestay with a Khmu and Hmong village with white elephant tours as well. It was an amazing and humbling experience. Thanks for sharing your experience and the cultures of my Khmu people!
This is one of my favorite videos that you have made Mark, in fact one of my favorite period.
I love how you are focusing on how amazing the food, culture and people are in each tribe and/or community for each country you visit. I am a huge fan!
Adorable kids...speaking of adoriable kids Micah is getting cuter be the day his personality is really starting to come out 😊
I can never understand people disliking Mark's videos! 😑😑😑
Joel teaching the children a song and hearing their laughter is priceless! Thank you for sharing your travels with us. Always Love.
Micah is so cute! I love seeing Micah laugh and smile! Uncle Joel is pretty cool. Thanks again for the awesome video Mark.
Micah laughing melts my heart!
MARK WIENS!!!! Visits Laos! My country!!! Freaking Awesome!!! Your the BEST food blogger Ever!!! Much love from LAS VEGAS!!!
I’ve watched almost all your videos whether Asia or Africa and I’ve noticed we have more in common than differences. Thank you for this experience.May god continue to bless your journey.
This was amazing! Love how real this felt. Great job mark!!
Just watched this x2 in a row. I've never done this before... Absolutely love this vlog. SPECIAL moments for all to see. :)
Some of my favorite moments are the "Oh hi, Micah" moments.
Fantastic tour and foods as always. Thank you so much
Loved watching the people, they were wonderful and the children are so amazing loved to hear them sing and Micah looked so happy!
wow these people are so freindly and ur gr8t too friendly with peolple and that culture also vry good keep it up more videos
Good Morning from Texas! It is so wonderful to see you Ying and baby Micah.He is growing so fast and looking like his daddy more and more everyday. I am so happy to see that Joel is becoming more and more apart of your travels.
its wonderful. He is such a kind soul and great with children as well! Hope to see him ore in the future along with the Wiens family adventures.Your passion for food and family is just incredible. Thank you for sharing your time and travels with your fans. Those of us who cannot travel feel like we are apart of what you do. You have inspired me to step outside of my box to try new foods. We know when the food is really good! Thank you for your travels! Hope to see more awesome videos. Keep up the great work! Cant wait for the next awesome travel video. Hugs to your family. God bless you and your family on your travels. Keep safe my friend
Thank you very much Stacy, really appreciate your kind support. Hope you and your family are doing well.
Joel is overacting sometimes...
Thank you so much for this episode. I miss the old years and days of my childhood. Keep it up Mark
Awesome Mr. Wiens, thanks for exploring this part of the country. I am looking forward to your next video.
Do more of these kind of videos Mark, minority dishes are the most interesting. Showing the way of life is also fantastic...I enjoy this one.
At 7:28 your son is already making his food review head shake 😅, he like it .
being watching your videos for a while mark and this is one of my favorites yet.
I have to say as a food travel sight seeing channel, yours is the best I am so happy I found your channel I have been blessed with you Ying and Micha. Thank you from Kansas
Yoooo Micah is making the Mark Wiens' signature face!!
Eric SA that will be soon a Micah Signature face and then he will take over this channel 😂👍🏻😁😁😁
I am so happy that your going to visit a Hmong Village. As that is also my nationally. Thanks mark for traveling for us and showing us and giving us hope for us to go one day.
So sweet. Total different feel from most of your vlogs. So heartwarming
Mark, one of your best vlogs yet. I really like the way you immerse yourself and and share with us, but with that chillax manner you have about you. That above all I appreciate the most.
This was truly amazing!
Laos is beautiful country with friendly people hope to visit someday!! Thank you again for beautiful episode.
I really enjoyed this video, waiting for part two.
I absolutely love your videos! Please give Micah a big hug for me! He's going to know a lot about different cultures, thanks to his wonderful parents!
I enjoy watching your videos... This one was so amazing 😀
I still can’t believe you explored the Khmu, which I am. I don’t think I would ever imagine an icon like you visiting my group of people. Thank you for sharing our culture with everyone! This is why you’re one of the greatest food bloggers out there.
Anthony Mangvilay I am khmu 👋
It is so neat to see your family growing! Micah imitates so well when you take bites. I love his look to see if you enjoy it or not. He studies your face intensely.
Beautiful community and family. Micah is adorable! He's growing so fast as well. Cheers from Saipan, Mark! Huge fan of your work!
Can't say I wanted to try much of the food in today's video but I still loved watching it.
good morning Mark hope you and Ying are having a great week much blessings brother and please a big hug to your adorable baby
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Hi Mark, can't wait to watch the series on the Hmong people. Happy traveling to you and your family. Thank you for the such wonderful food videos!
This is the kind of video that I love above everything else, insight in the culture and the food, thank you very much Mark with friends for this...
Got a notification that you uploaded, instantly stopped what I was doing. Love your videos, they definitely make my morning 😄
Thank you Tika.
Good Morning Mark,Ying,Micah!🙏 So glad to see Joel❤
Awesome video i enjoyed it alot, seeing there culture and all the good looking food.
You are simply the best EVER! THANK YOU FOR YOUR WONDERFUL VIDEOS!
ur video is amazing mark wiens
I think I got something in my eye during the Uncle Joe scene...Micah's laughs, OMG.
Great Vid Mark....you are getting better with each one.....what you are presenting with all your travels....its special!
Such a great video Mark keep up with the awesome videos!!!
Wow!!!! Another video well done. The blood soups, organs are very out there for me ! Thanks for trying, so I don't have to! Fascinating. I'm sharing this!
That was so cute to see Joel playing with all the kids
Can’t wait to see the 2nd part that features my Hmong people......I’m really enjoying this Laos series.
Micah your so adorable ! 😊
Great video 👍🏻
Full of interesting food and the language learning with each video .
Keep up the good work mark !
Much blessings .