The Washington Post asked readers about the Asian dishes that bring them comfort to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Many recalled memories of not only their motherlands, but of their mothers.
The Asian dishes that bring our readers comfort and remind them of home Marian Liu, Courtney Kan For many cultures, food connects and comforts. But for the Asian American and Pacific Islander community, it’s often our love language too. It’s how we’ve been coping through the pandemic, especially through an onslaught of hate in the past year. For Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, 10 chefs and celebrities shared with us what role food plays in their communities, including their favorite Asian comfort dishes. The Washington Post asked readers the same thing. Many recalled memories of not only their motherlands, but of their mothers.