Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
With a population of more than five million, the Hmong are one of the largest minority ethnic groups in Southeast Asia. But their food, culture, and people are invisible- and when we tried to find out why, we had to confront a long history of tragedy, disaster, and my own country's abandonment of a people who once laid everything on the line for the American military. And it led us on a path towards one of the most fascinating and incredible cuisines we never knew existed.
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0:00 - Introduction
1:21 - Breakfast
5:30 - Origins
8:37 - The Map Pin
14:03 - Kilometer 52
17:26 - The Hmong in Southeast Asia
20:07 - The Secret Army
22:31 - Off the Menu
26:40 - Hope and Acceptance
29:29 - What is Hmong Food?
35:35 - Survival
41:23 - Ban Vinai
45:29 - The Unexpected Feast
48:20 - Dinner
51:31 - Spirit
54:09 - Credits and Post-Credits
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With a population of more than five million, the Hmong are one of the largest minority ethnic groups in Southeast Asia. But their food, culture, and people are invisible- and when we tried to find out why, we had to confront a long history of tragedy, disaster, and my own country's abandonment of a people who once laid everything on the line for the American military. And it led us on a path towards one of the most fascinating and incredible cuisines we never knew existed.
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Please "Like" if you enjoy the video, subscribe to the channel, and turn on notifications!
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Please consider supporting OTR on Patreon and thanks so much to anyone who does; your support truly keeps us going. patreon.com/OTRontheroad
Website: OTRontheroad.com
Instagram: instagram.com/otr.offtherails/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D
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0:00 - Introduction
1:21 - Breakfast
5:30 - Origins
8:37 - The Map Pin
14:03 - Kilometer 52
17:26 - The Hmong in Southeast Asia
20:07 - The Secret Army
22:31 - Off the Menu
26:40 - Hope and Acceptance
29:29 - What is Hmong Food?
35:35 - Survival
41:23 - Ban Vinai
45:29 - The Unexpected Feast
48:20 - Dinner
51:31 - Spirit
54:09 - Credits and Post-Credits
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Video Credits:
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