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Cultural Ingredients

In this episode, George learns from MeXo’s Chef Oscar Moreno about Mexico’s indigenous traditions in contemporary cuisine. Then George introduces us to Haitian restaurant, Chez Olga, explaining a dish that symbolizes liberation. George tracks the history of two ingredients, the huazontle and the plantain, using them to cook dishes with complex histories.

English
  • Originally Aired January 7, 2020
  • Runtime 27 minutes
  • Network PBS
  • Created March 25, 2024 by
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  • Modified March 25, 2024 by
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