In this episode, we had the opportunity to chat with co-founder of Málà Project, Ning "Amelie" Kang. When you come to Málà Project, you'll be presented with a menu of Chinese appetizers, small plates, and the dish we'll be talking about today, called "Dry Pot". On the dry pot menu, you'll find a list of about 70 ingredients to choose from, which are then wok fried with 24 spices and peppers and served in a family style communal bowl for the table to enjoy. You'll hear in the interview how to properly order and enjoy dry pot, and the brave entrepreneurship story of Amelie.

Find Málà Project online at https://www.malaproject.nyc/ and @malaproject on Instagram. The Open Belly podcast is hosted by Danielle Lehman and shares the stories of immigrant and refugee chefs and restauranteurs across America. You can find the Open Belly podcast online at openbellypodcast.com or on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter @openbelly. Thank you to our supporters, ChowNow and New American Economy. This episode was produced by Oliver J. Hughes, photography provided by Alyssa Broadus and Chris Dolt, and artwork created by Frank Norton. Data points and research provided by New American Economy.