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The Southern Migration of Hainan Chicken
The integrity of the original Hainan chicken ingredients has been so well preserved that a culture war exists over where the original version comes from. Katrina Yentch investigates the origins of the dish and how it gained popularity throughout Southeast Asia.
FeaturesKhow Suey: The Noodle Dish That Ties India And Myanmar
Khow suey, as it is often called in India, is a lasting echo of a once-vibrant historical association between Myanmar and India.
FeaturesAng Ku Kuih Spreads Life
Yi Jun Loh on ang ku kuih, a treat that is rich with symbolism and a staple for celebrations of life in Malaysia and Singapore.
FeaturesTua Nao: A Northern Thai Take on Fermented Soybeans
Cameron Stauch on tua nao, a type of fermented soybean that is an essential ingredient in the Shan kitchen due to its depth of flavor.
FeaturesThe History of Indo-Chinese Cuisine Is as Rich as Its Flavors
Karishma Pradhan on the roots of Indo-Chinese cuisine, a fusion that embraces cooking traditions from both cultures yet stands distinct in its own right.
FeaturesCrossroads No. 2: Union Hmong Kitchen Potluck Salad
The second installation of "Crossroads," a column featuring stories and recipes from Asian immigrant families living and cooking in the United States—carrying on their heritage in ways that are unique to them. This month's edition: St. Paul-based chef Yia Vang.
FeaturesA Study in Adobo
The origins of traditional Philippine adobo are up in the air, but adobo as it's made today is threaded with bifurcations: cooking method and archetypal recipe; everyday fare and cultural emblem; meanings in the homeland and in the diaspora.
FeaturesGet to Know Tatar Boraki
Kate Leahy explores the history of tatar boraki, a beloved comfort food in Gyumri, one of Armenia's largest and oldest cities.
FeaturesLonging for Q
May Tien looks back at the roots of her love for the texture Q and shares a recipe for Northeastern-style Chinese potato starch noodles with chicken.
Features"That One Dish" No. 1: Eric Kim
An interview with Eric Kim on what one dish acts a culmination of his life and experiences as a Korean American.
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