{"id":8844,"date":"2023-05-15T13:26:37","date_gmt":"2023-05-15T12:26:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fayeshomestyle.com\/?p=8844"},"modified":"2023-05-15T13:34:20","modified_gmt":"2023-05-15T12:34:20","slug":"soul-food-interview-the-experts-and-include-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fayeshomestyle.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/15\/soul-food-interview-the-experts-and-include-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cSoul food\u201d\u2014interview the experts and include recipes."},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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When it comes to food that is good for the soul, there is no better example than “soul food”. This cuisine is steeped in tradition and history, with deep roots in the African-American community. From fried chicken and collard greens to macaroni and cheese and cornbread, soul food is a delicious and comforting cuisine that has been enjoyed for generations. To learn more about soul food and what makes it so special, we spoke with several experts in the field and got some amazing recipes to share.<\/p>

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First, we spoke with Chef Edouardo Jordan, owner of Junebaby and Salare in Seattle, Washington. Chef Jordan is known for his contemporary takes on soul food classics, and his restaurants have been recognized by the James Beard Foundation. When asked about the origins of soul food, he explained that it began with enslaved Africans who were brought to the United States. “Soul food is a product of the African diaspora,” he said. “It’s a cuisine that’s been created out of necessity and ingenuity, using what was available to them.”<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Next, we spoke with Dr. Jessica B. Harris, an award-winning food historian and author of several books on the subject, including “High on the Hog: A Culinary Journey from Africa to America”. Dr. Harris explained that soul food is a cuisine that has evolved over time and has been influenced by many different cultures. “It’s not just African-American cuisine, but it’s a cuisine that has been influenced by the Caribbean, by Europe, by Africa,” she said. “It’s a cuisine that’s really a melting pot of cultures.”<\/p>

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We also spoke with Chef Carla Hall, a celebrity chef and television personality who is known for her Southern-inspired cooking. Chef Hall explained that soul food is all about comfort and nostalgia. “It’s the food that you grew up with, the food that your grandmother cooked, the food that reminds you of home,” she said. “It’s food that’s made with love and care.”<\/p>

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To get a taste of soul food, we asked these experts to share some of their favorite recipes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Ingredients:<\/p>

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4 chicken thighs<\/p>

4 chicken drumsticks<\/p>

1 quart buttermilk<\/p>

1 tablespoon hot sauce<\/p>

1 tablespoon smoked paprika<\/p>

1 tablespoon garlic powder<\/p>

1 tablespoon onion powder<\/p>

1 tablespoon salt<\/p>

1 tablespoon black pepper<\/p>

3 cups all-purpose flour<\/p>

1 tablespoon cornstarch<\/p>

1 tablespoon smoked paprika<\/p>

1 tablespoon garlic powder<\/p>

1 tablespoon onion powder<\/p>

1 tablespoon salt<\/p>

1 tablespoon black pepper<\/p>

1 quart vegetable oil, for frying<\/p>

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In a large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, hot sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.<\/p>

Add the chicken to the bowl, making sure it’s fully coated in the marinade. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.<\/p>

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.<\/p>

Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off any excess. Dredge the chicken in the seasoned flour mixture, making sure it’s fully coated.<\/p>

Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it reaches 350\u00b0F.<\/p>

Carefully add the chicken to the hot oil, working in batches if necessary. Fry the chicken until it’s golden brown and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes for the drumstick.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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