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Springfield-Style Cashew Chicken + Shang Tea + Chinese Food

Dumplings are a staple of cuisines from around the world, and many varieties are available in Kansas City.
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Dumplings are a staple of cuisines from around the world, and many varieties are available in Kansas City.

Hear the story behind Springfield-style cashew chicken: we talk to the chef whose father, inspired by the food of the Ozarks, invented the dish. Then, meet a local tea house owner who travels to China to select his tea leaves from a friend's farm.

Plus: our Food Critics search out the best Chinese food in and around Kansas City.

Guests:

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