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Somewhere South

The Southern Chinese Americans of the Mississippi Delta

Meet the first generation of Southern Chinese American families in the Mississippi Delta.

Aired 03/10/2020

Somewhere South

The Southern Chinese Americans of the Mississippi Delta

Clip: 3/10/2020 | 51sVideo has Closed Captions

Meet the first generation of Southern Chinese American families in the Mississippi Delta.

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.

Aired 03/10/2020

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A Dumpling Debate Ensues

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Chef Edward Lee and Vivian can't quite figure out how to define a dumpling. (56s)

The Many Wonders of Schmaltz

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The many wonders of schmaltz render Vivian speechless. (1m 22s)

Preview: Dumpling Dilemma

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While dumplings are hard to define, they stretch ingredients and imagination. (30s)

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