About this episode
Kat Chow explores the journey of Hong Kong-style Borscht and its cultural significance.
What happens when food travels with a diaspora? Reporter Kat Chow thought her family’s corned beef stew was a Chinese take on an Irish dish...until she discovered its true origins. In this episode of Proof, Kat traces the unexpected route that luo song tong—Hong Kong-style Borscht—took across continents and generations. Craving a hearty beef stew? Check out this recipe on our website. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/proof Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: America's Test Kitchen
Guest: Kat Chow
Topics covered
- food origins
- diaspora
- cultural identity
- family recipes
- beef stew
Keywords
- Borscht
- diaspora
- family recipes
- cultural identity
- beef stew
- food history
Sponsors
Rula
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: America's Test Kitchen
Places: Hong Kong, Ireland, China
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