Houston's global food scene
Chapter 1
The rise of Viet-Cajun fusion
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Chapter 2
Bellaire and the evolution of Asiatown
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Chapter 3
Tex-Mex evolution and the Salvadoran pupusa
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Chapter 4
West African flavors in the energy capital
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YOUR GOAL
Master of Houston's global food scene
Ch 1 · The rise of Viet-Cajun fusion
teacher Viet-Cajun Fusion in Houston
Boil 'em red / Garlic-butter glaze / Lemongrass on Bellaire!
Fun Fact
Viet-Cajun garlic: A single popular Viet-Cajun crawfish restaurant in Houston can use over 100 pounds of fresh garlic every single day during peak crawfish season.
Glossary
crawfish (noun)
A freshwater crustacean resembling a small lobster. In Houston, chef Trong Nguyen popularized tossing these boiled crustaceans in garlic, butter, and lemongrass.
A freshwater crustacean resembling a small lobster. In Houston, chef Trong Nguyen popularized tossing these boiled crustaceans in garlic, butter, and lemongrass.
Quiz
In which decade did Vietnamese refugees begin settling in Houston and laying the groundwork for Viet-Cajun cuisine?
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Why did many Vietnamese immigrants settle specifically along the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast?
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Which Houston restaurant helped popularize Viet-Cajun crawfish and earned national James Beard Award recognition?
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Which aromatic herb is a signature ingredient in Houston's Viet-Cajun crawfish butter?
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What is the key difference in how Viet-Cajun crawfish are seasoned compared to traditional Louisiana Cajun crawfish?