What are they doing to the water buffalo? At first I thought they were going to kill it. I think it has something to do with putting the rope around the horns so you can control the buffalo or hang on to it while riding on its back.
When making chicken laap and chicken soup, if you are not using the chicken intestine in the soup like many people that I know, another option is to put the grill to use. See how they do it in Laos.
It’s very common for people in the rural area to have an outdoor kitchen. The only thing that is needed is a roof to protect from the rain. Since the majority of the people use charcoal or wood for cooking, this is more suitable than having the smoke inside. Sometimes it amazes me to see [...]
A documentary film by Lao TV Canada about Dr. Khampha Sidavong.
Vee Tee Lao is a Lao documentary show from Lao Star Channel.
A few weeks ago my aunt Kian and aunt Phone in Vientiane were telling me how they spent their day making blood sausage. I have never heard of such thing and asked for some pics. It is a pity that they forgot to take pictures during the making of the sausage. I will definitely ask [...]
The land of Si Than Don is known as the Ou Khao and Ou Pa. This episode is about the way of life of the people living in Khone Xuang and how they make use of the water that is surrounding their island.
I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw a photo of khao phoon nam kati with so many chicken feet. I never knew you could use chicken feet in khao phoon. I like how my aunt Kian eats her khao phoon using draining the pond technique. Hungry for chicken feet anyone?
On April 10, 2008, the employees at Mahosot Hospital attended an award ceremony to celebrate 30 years of progress. After business was over, they joined in the celebration of the Lao New Year with food, music, dancing and throwing water at one another.
My aunt Kian was kind enough to show us how to make spicy Pad Pa. Follow her instructions and please tell me how it taste. I have never eaten this dish before but I am fond of fried fish, especially cat fish as a little kid in Laos.
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