Global Bites & Roots
This iconic Caribbean dish, with roots in Indian cooking, was adapted by African and Creole cultures, often featuring goat and a unique blend of island spices.
What is curry?
This celebrity chef and TV host is known for his Korean-Mexican taco truck, Kogi, and for exploring food crossovers on his shows.
Who is Roy Choi?
Made from coconut milk and rice flour, this steamed Filipino cake is a popular sweet and fluffy snack.
What is Puto?
This Nigerian film industry, second only to India's in terms of output, produces movies that are popular across the African diaspora.
What is Nollywood?
The word for this popular caffeinated beverage can be traced back to the Kaffa region of Ethiopia, its birthplace.
What is coffee?
This one-pot rice dish is a West African staple, with fierce rivalries over whose version is best, and shares its tomato-based roots with Filipino Arroz Valenciana.
What is Jollof rice?
This acclaimed chef and author of the cookbook Jubilee is a culinary historian dedicated to preserving the history of African-American cooking.
Who is Toni Tipton-Martin?
This sweet, sticky dessert made from glutinous rice and a popular tropical fruit is a must-have treat in Thailand.
What is mango sticky rice?
This traditional patterned cloth, originating in Ghana, has become a global symbol of Black pride and identity.
What is Kente cloth?
The name for this popular condiment comes from a Hokkien Chinese word for fermented fish sauce, a far cry from today's tomato-based version.
What is ketchup?
This comforting stew, a cornerstone of Southern soul food, is made with a key green vegetable that traveled from Africa to the Americas.
What is gumbo?
This Ethiopian-born chef is famous for his Harlem restaurant Red Rooster and for winning Top Chef Masters.
Who is Marcus Samuelsson?
This crunchy, sweet snack made from sesame seeds and sugar is a popular treat in both the Middle East and East Africa.
What is sesame candy (or Halva)?
A cornerstone of Japanese culture, this traditional garment is known for its elegant silhouette and intricate designs.
What is a Kimono?
This word for a type of stew, popular in the American South, comes from a West African word for okra, the stew's key vegetable thickener.
What is gumbo?
In Brazil, this national dish is a hearty black bean stew with pork, a culinary tradition brought over by enslaved Africans.
What is Feijoada?
This restaurateur and founder of the Momofuku restaurant group is credited with popularizing modern Asian-American cuisine.
Who is David Chang?
This tropical fruit, used in desserts across Asia and Africa, is the star of both Thai sticky rice and Senegalese mousse.
What is a mango?
This ancient Indian system of holistic medicine emphasizes balance and uses many of the same herbs and spices found in the region's cuisine.
What is Ayurveda?
This citrus fruit's name comes from the Sanskrit word "nāraṅga," which traveled through Persian and Arabic before becoming the English word we use today.
What is an orange?
The "long-grain" rice variety that is a staple in American kitchens was successfully cultivated in the Carolinas thanks to the agricultural knowledge of West Africans.
What is Carolina Gold rice?
This author's book, High on the Hog, which became a hit Netflix series, traces the powerful journey of African-American cuisine from Africa to America.
Who is Dr. Jessica B. Harris?
his sweet, fried pastry, often soaked in syrup, is known as Chin Chin in Nigeria and is similar to the crunchy fried dough snacks found in Southeast Asia.
What is Chin Chin?
This philosophy, central to Chinese Taoism, emphasizes balance between opposing forces, like light and dark.
What is Yin and Yang?
This popular rum-based cocktail's name is the Tahitian word for "good" or "excellent."
What is a Mai Tai?