When I’m craving comfort food, I’ll take my father’s ngau lam over mac and cheese any day. Although it takes the better part of a day to prepare, his Cantonese braised brisket stew always soothes my stomach and my soul.
Democracy Dies in Darkness
How it feels when white people shame your culture’s food — then make it trendy
My family's food went from 'Chinese grossness' to America's 'hottest food trend.'
By Ruth Tam
August 31, 2015 at 6:00 a.m. EDT