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The Southern Chinese Americans of the Mississippi Delta

Season 1 Episode 3 | 51s

In Clarksdale, Mississippi, Carol Chinn and Sally Chow share their "grocery stories" as the first generation of Southern Chinese American families in the Mississippi Delta. While dumplings are a huge labor of love, Carol recalls that her first American pot roast spurred a strong reaction out of her family.

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Brothers and restaurateurs Tatsu and Shion Aikawa are self-proclaimed 'samurai cowboys.'
Vivian's trips to Florida and Texas expand her idea of what barbecue is and how it’s done.
Visit Sid's BBQ, a Saturday-only barbecue spot that does whole hog in the region's style.
Vivian travels to Georgia to learn the roots of Southern hospitality.
Vivian Howard learns how to make a collard sandwich from Glenn and Dorsey Hunt.
Cookbook author Von Diaz takes Vivian Howard on a tour to taste greens.
Vivian ponders how so many meals are brightened by pickles, including achaar and kimchi.
Chef Anges Marrero shows Vivian Howard how she makes escabeche with southern ingredients.
Chefs explain Indian pickle traditions to Vivian Howard while sampling a variety.
While dumplings are hard to define, they stretch ingredients and imagination.
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Vivian's trips to Florida and Texas expand her idea of what barbecue is and how it’s done.
Vivian travels to Georgia to learn the roots of Southern hospitality.
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While dumplings are hard to define, they stretch ingredients and imagination.
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