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How is it possible that a unique form of rice noodle shows up in ancient history in rival kingdoms far and wide, the ancestors of what would become some of Asia's greatest empires? How did this dish seemingly evolve in a vacuum thousands of miles apart and even across an ocean?
By following the appearance of these noodles, we chase this history from Thai Green Curry to Burmese Mohinga to Vietnamese Bun Cha, to Sri Lankan String Hoppers and Chinese Mi Fen. And the common link bonding all of these unique specialties is an ethnic group almost forgotten by history, but the single most important civilization to arrive in ancient Southeast Asia.
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0:00 - Introduction
1:14 - Green Curry
4:23 - Nam Ya
6:50 - Nam Ngiao and the Lan Na
8:22 - The Mon People and Making Khanom Jeen
10:55 - Mohinga
12:54 - Chinese, Indian, and Linguistic Clues
15:40 - Bun Cha Ha Noi
18:36 - The War of the Noodles
20:12 - Everything in One Place
22:01 - Conclusion
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VIDEO CREDITS:
Spicy 'Little Pot' Rice Noodles
youtu.be/jlrYnGhESoA
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Idiyappam Recipe in Tamil - How to make Idiyappam in Tamil - String hoppers Recipe
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How is it possible that a unique form of rice noodle shows up in ancient history in rival kingdoms far and wide, the ancestors of what would become some of Asia's greatest empires? How did this dish seemingly evolve in a vacuum thousands of miles apart and even across an ocean?
By following the appearance of these noodles, we chase this history from Thai Green Curry to Burmese Mohinga to Vietnamese Bun Cha, to Sri Lankan String Hoppers and Chinese Mi Fen. And the common link bonding all of these unique specialties is an ethnic group almost forgotten by history, but the single most important civilization to arrive in ancient Southeast Asia.
-
Thank you so much for your support!
Patreon: patreon.com/OTRontheroad
Please subscribe to the channel, and check out our website for upcoming videos and our behind-the-scenes blog at OTRontheroad.com !
Social media:
Instagram: instagram.com/otr.offtherails/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D
FB: facebook.com/OTR-106170292218693
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0:00 - Introduction
1:14 - Green Curry
4:23 - Nam Ya
6:50 - Nam Ngiao and the Lan Na
8:22 - The Mon People and Making Khanom Jeen
10:55 - Mohinga
12:54 - Chinese, Indian, and Linguistic Clues
15:40 - Bun Cha Ha Noi
18:36 - The War of the Noodles
20:12 - Everything in One Place
22:01 - Conclusion
-
VIDEO CREDITS:
Spicy 'Little Pot' Rice Noodles
youtu.be/jlrYnGhESoA
สูตรทำขนมจีน 20 กว่าปี เส้นเหนียวนุ่มอยู่ได้เป็นอาทิตย์
youtu.be/yJq6TItLOEc
President Barack Obama Joins Anthony Bourdain For A Meal in Vietnam | S08 E01 | All Documentary
youtu.be/A8yo6NvJCU4
$0.70 NOODLES! Best CHEAP EATS in Singapore
youtu.be/amWSnbya2Lc
小锅米线——云南街头巷尾的地道美味【滇西小哥】
youtu.be/56_Nm2ly2pg
The History of Mon Kingdoms- Every Year
youtu.be/9vlL5yaqsAQ
Thaton is a town in Mon State, Myanmar
youtu.be/DPWSo9jPfPk
Mudon, Mon, Myanmar Burma เมืองมูดน รัฐมอญ
youtu.be/3SH0_X6Ewq0
SRI LANKAN BREAKFAST ASMR - STRING HOPPERS + FRIED BLACK PORK + CHICKEN Curry + EGG POTATO CURRY
youtu.be/_Somy8JKnEE
විනාඩි 10 න් හදන ඉදිආප්ප - how to make string hoppers 😍 idiappa
youtu.be/WG6Rp48alJg
Idiyappam Recipe in Tamil - How to make Idiyappam in Tamil - String hoppers Recipe
youtu.be/E_Qr-J2hJ6w
Stir Fried Pink Noodle - Thai Recipe Cooking - Original Thai Food
youtu.be/CGn3fmdi30E
The History of the Mon People_ Every Year
youtu.be/sgxy8EemtE8
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