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Relish

Relish shares stories and recipes of cultural heritage in Twin Cities communities through the universal language of food. In each episode, host Yia Vang of Union Hmong Kitchen takes viewers in kitchens with local chefs as they serve up an ingredient or dish that has personal and cultural meaning to them.

Relish is made possible by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and the citizens of Minnesota.
 

Episodes

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Relish: Global Grab n Go: Pasties and Empanadas

Learn about why grab-and-go hand pies and dishes were developed and how they've spread throughout the world.
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Relish: Survival Surf n Turf: Lutefisk and Sausage

Learn about preserved foods such as sausage and lutefisk, created for longevity and survival, with rich stories that reveal surprising cross-cultural connections.
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Relish: Forage to Fork: Fried Wild Rice

Learn about centuries-old traditional food gathering and preparation techniques in Minnesota – from foraging and harvesting manoomin (wild rice) to a modern meal of fried wild rice.
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Relish: Passport to Noodles: Pho and Ramen

Learn about the unique flavors of two of the most popular noodle dishes in the world with a surprising shared history.
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Relish: Vegan Eats Fit for a Carnivore

Sister and brother duo Aubry Walch and Kale Walch of the Herbivorous Butcher re-create the recipe for Chamorro Kelaguen with chicken and beef alternatives.Chef K Taylor and Mariam Omari of Chef K's Revolutionary Catering make American and Kenyan styles of collard greens without meat, proving that plants taste good.
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Relish: The Secret Sauce: Afghan Chutney and Mexican Guisado

The Sajady sisters created the brand Maazah, which bottles their mom's beloved Afghan chutney. The Silva siblings carry on their family legacy of bringing Mexican and Latino ingredients of home.
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Relish: Hmong: Hmong-Style Steamed Buns

Chef Yia Vang and his mother Pang Vang steam up her Hmong-style pork steam buns.
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Relish: Afghanistan: Do Piyaza (Two Onions)

Masooda Sherzad and her daughter Mashal share a traditional Afghan dish, Do Piyaza, which means two onions.
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Relish: Soul Food Sandwich

Chef Gerard Klass shows chef Yia Vang how to make the ultimate Soul Food Sandwich.
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Relish: China: Chinese Dumplings

Peter Bian shares his family's recipe and techniques for making Chinese dumplings.
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Relish: Norway: Norwegian Waffles and the Culture of Koselig

Stine Aasland, the founder of Nordic Waffles, brings the Norwegian culture of koselig to Minnesota through waffles.
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Relish: Mexico with Jose Alarcon: Heirloom Maize

Chef Jose Alarcon makes tetelas and explains the importance of corn in Mexican cuisine. Learn about his journey from dishwasher to chef.
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Relish: Navajo: Three Sisters Dish

Chef Brian Yazzie shares the importance of preserving, retaining, and revitalizing Indigenous cuisine.
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Relish: Somalia: Gedo Masala

Chef Jamal Hashi shares his family's spice blend for his Somali-style Gedo Masala.
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Relish: Trinidad and Tobago: Dhalpourie Roti

A native of Trinidad and Tobago, Chef Marla Jadoonanan shares her recipe for Dhalpuri Roti, a staple of her home country.
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