The History Of Red Rice

In this episode of Sprung On Food, host Kae Sprung dives into the rich heritage of Red Rice with special guest KJ Kearney, founder of Black Food Fridays. Discover the deep-rooted history of this beloved dish, the Gullah Geechee connection, and its various regional forms from around the world. Learn about the cultural significance, culinary nuances, and even get insider tips on where to find the best Red Rice. From personal anecdotes to global food trends, this episode is packed with delicious insights and historical narratives. You can follow and support KJ Kearney here:https://www.instagram.com/blackfoodfridays/ https://charlestonpromise.org/See behind the scenes photos and video here: http://instagram.com/sprungonfoodCheck back for new episodes, and make sure to also subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@iamsprungYou can also learn more and follow Kae Sprung here:Website: http://katherinesprung.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamsprungTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamsprung?Looking for tools and resources to help make your own podcast? I recommend Riverside and Descript. You can find links below to sign up*:Riverside: https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=katherine-sprungDescript: https://get.descript.com/nm1frs9a38kgAbout the show:Sprung On Food is a digital and podcast series, hosted by Katherine "Kae" Sprung, an award-winning pastry chef and food and media entrepreneur. This season, we're talking about favorite foods- the history behind them and the role they play in the world today. Each episode features a special guest to talk about their favorite food, and help comment on the historical origins and pop-cultural and modern society moments tied to that food. Its food history meets food pop-culture, a dose of education, with sprinkles of comedy.*Please note that I'm an affiliate and might receive a commission from the links. If you plan on signing up for either app, please consider using the link to help support a fellow creator!00:00 Introduction to Red Rice00:17 Guest Introduction: KJ Kearney00:45 Personal Connection to Red Rice01:27 Family Recipes and Restaurant Recommendations05:10 Exploring Red Rice Varieties06:40 Bhutanese Red Rice11:46 Kerala Red Rice13:34 Red Rice in Southeast Asia and China14:45 African Red Rice Heritage18:48 Gullah Geechee and Charleston Red Rice29:43 Pop Culture and Red Rice31:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts