Fortune Cookie Origins
As families were forced into internment camps during WWII, their culinary traditions faced a dramatic shift. The transformation of the fortune cookie from a Japanese cracker to an American Chinese staple illustrates a broader cultural exchange, highlighting the resilience and adaptability of immigrant communities. The story reveals how the fortune cookie, often associated with Chinese restaurants, has roots that intertwine with Japanese American history.In this clip
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