Eddie Huang vs. Licorice

About this episode

Chef, writer, and director Eddie Huang takes on the candy he’s spent a lifetime avoiding as Dan serves up three bold takes on licorice. Between bites, Eddie reveals the movie that reshaped his childhood, how a brutal New York Times review helped launch his bestselling memoir and hit TV series Fresh Off the Boat, and why writing his novel Coming Undone proved an even bigger challenge than writing his memoir. Recipes Mentioned: Chocolate Guinness Cake with Malted Cream Cheese Frosting Braised New Mexico–Style Pork in Red Chile Sauce (Carne Adovada) Licorice No-Churn Ice Cream