Coffin bread is a retro Taiwanese street food. This chicken liver chowder is encased in a deep-fried bread bowl. But what does this tasty dish have to do with the history of international diplomacy? And do you have to be dead to enjoy it? (Spoiler alert: you don't.)
Food History is a show all about... well, the history of food. Join host Justin Dodd as he brings you the stories of how your favorite meals ended up on your plate. On today's episode, we break down the history of coffin bread and the impact of this retro Taiwanese dish on international diplomacy. Let's dig in.
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