Influences from Southeast Asia: From Family Heritage to Cacao and Kuih
b'There\\u2019s no question that the Southeast Asian diaspora has influenced American dining. Pad Thai has become as ubiquitous as the hamburger. But what food, flavors, and culinary traditions are yet to become mainstream? And what stories remain to be told?\\n\\nInfluence is not exerted one way. Many Southeast Asian chefs who influence their communities are influenced by them in equal measure. Whether it\\u2019s incorporating local ingredients, feeling inspired by family heritage, or building a loyal following even as challenges like Covid persist, exchanges of knowledge and delicious bites abound. In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month, we\\u2019ll introduce you to influential chefs, entrepreneurs, and artisans who are bringing creativity and commensality to their work.'