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Every May, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebrates the contributions of Asian immigrants and Asian Americans in the U.S. Originating in 1978 as “Asian/Pacific Heritage Week,” the week transformed into a monthlong celebration in 1990. Today, AAPI Heritage Month is a time to honor the diverse landscape of Asian cultures in neighborhoods across the country—and what’s a more universal way to celebrate than with a truly great snack?
Whether it’s the perfect puffed crunch, a tingly spicy heat that rises in the body or a sweet, juicy bite, Asian snacks cover the gamut. Here are seven healthy snacks to enjoy—that are also from Asian- or Asian American-owned businesses—during the month of May and beyond.
Yakult Probiotic Drink
Some of my earliest childhood memories include tearing off the tin cap of aYakultand sipping the sweet, cool drink during hot summer visits my family would make to the Japanese market. Yakult probiotic drink was developed in Japan in 1935, and recently became popularized in the U.S. It can now be found at major retailers like Target, Walmart, Stop & Shop and more, so everyone can enjoy the citrusy drink. While drinking it on its own is delicious, you can also use it as an ingredient in recipes likeDragonfruit Yakultor aprobiotic homemade ice cream.
AshaPops Popped Water Lily Seeds
Dang Thai Rice Chips
Oishii Strawberries
BobaBam Instant Drink Kit
If you’ve ever wanted to re-create your favorite Taiwanese bubble tea drink at home, then a boba drink kit is just what you need.Bobabamtakes a “just add milk” approach to their frozen bubble tea packets. Now, folks can enjoy classic boba flavors like Milk Tea, Matcha, Brown Sugar, Taro, Strawberry, Mango and Coffee in a matter of minutes. Put a twist on your favorite mixes with recipes like thisChia Seed Pudding Topped with Bobaor thePeanut Butter Banana Boba Shake. Find Bobabam in the freezer section of your local grocery store or order directly from theirwebsite.
What Is Boba Tea and How Do I Make It?
HotPot Queen Tingly Mala Wild Mushroom Chili Sauce
Say hello toHotPot Queen’s Tingly Mala Wild Mushroom Chili Sauce, my latest culinary obsession that goes on snacks, in sandwiches, on noodles or veggies and more. If you are in need of a pick-me-up, the sauce will perk up your taste buds with a savory, hint of sweet, mushroom umami flavor. The shiitake and wild Boletus mushroom blend is harvested from the mountainous Yunnan region in China. The mushrooms are flavored with Sichuan peppercorn, chili and spices to provide the perfect multilayered heat to elevate any snack or quick meal. If you’re in need of a little bit more than a snack, try HotPot Queen’sspicy thick-cut noodles.
Matcha Direct Organic Ceremonial Grade Matcha Powder
Matchais an antioxidant-rich green tea, and it’s a wonderful addition to sweet snacks or arefreshing iced drinkin the summer.Matcha Directuses traditional methods of grinding matcha powder, and each order is freshly ground before being shipped. Thestarter kitincludes matcha, a tea scoop, tea whisk, whisk holder and tea strainer, so you can make the drink easily at home.
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EatingWell uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable and trustworthy.Library of Congress,Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
EatingWell uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable and trustworthy.
Library of Congress,Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
