Join host Kae Sprung on Sprung On Food as comedy writer and performer Rekha Shankar shares her love for rice cakes. Discover the chewy, glutinous delights of East Asian cuisine, the history behind these delicious treats, and their cultural importance across Asia. From Korean tteok to Chinese Nian Gao, this episode dives deep into the varieties and traditions of rice cakes. Plus, get an insider look at Rekha's personal experiences and her dream pitch for a new TV show centered around Asian food. Don't miss this culinary journey!

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Sprung On Food is a digital and podcast series, hosted by Katherine "Kae" Sprung, an award-winning pastry chef and food and media entrepreneur. This season, we're talking about favorite foods- the history behind them and the role they play in the world today. Each episode features a special guest to talk about their favorite food, and help comment on the historical origins and pop-cultural and modern society moments tied to that food. Its food history meets food pop-culture, a dose of education, with sprinkles of comedy.

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00:00 Introduction to Rice Cakes
00:17 Guest Introduction: Rekha Shankar
00:38 Rekha's Love for Rice Cakes
03:02 Kae's First Experience with Rice Cakes
04:46 The History of Rice Cakes
06:34 Austronesian Influence on Rice Cakes
08:00 Rekha's Travel and Food Adventures
11:57 Traditional Methods of Making Rice Cakes
14:56 Varieties of Rice Cakes Across Asia
26:01 Rice Cakes in Pop Culture
28:07 Rekha's TV Show Pitch
30:36 Conclusion and Farewell