Is shiitake powder the ultimate MSG hit? What does it have to do with the spice trade and 16th century ketchup? And does it pull as well as pork? We also “invent” the stir-dry. It’s going to catch on, believe us.

[1:49] Powdered

[9:00] Ketchup

[14:11] Pulled

[19:05] Stir Dry

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