The Korean Vegan: Joanne Lee Molinaro talks food and identity
Joanne Lee Molinaro gained a following by creating videos in which she cooks vegan versions of Korean recipes while sharing personal stories. The Korean Vegan
Joanne Lee Molinaro has been sharing her recipes and family stories since 2016, but the Illinois native and graduate of the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign never expected her food, and her words, to mean so much to so many people. With close to 3 million followers on TikTok and 3.5 million fans spread across all platforms, the blogger, YouTuber, and home chef's content occur at the intersection of cultural appreciation and intimate storytelling. She joined The 21st to talk about her book "The Korean Vegan," as well as the intersection of food and cultural identity.
This segment originally aired on September 18, 2021.
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