Culinary fusion gets a fresh twist Monday night on FYI’s Global Soul Kitchen. Chef Deborah VanTrece returns with a new creation—a black-eyed pea biryani—that blends Southern comfort with Indian spice. The episode airs at 10 PM ET.
Chef VanTrece’s approach to global soul food merges Southern American soul food with unexpected international influences. In this episode, she starts with a base of sautéed black-eyed peas before folding in a fragrant mix of spices, vegetables, and coconut milk. The dish then bakes with rice, creating a flavorful and layered foundation for a final topping of crispy country-fried mushrooms and a coconut-infused curry gravy.
Global Soul Kitchen offers viewers an unconventional take on fusion cuisine. From smothered chicken meatballs to paella macaroni, VanTrece’s dishes embrace the culinary mash-up. This episode focuses on a recipe near and dear to the chef—her black-eyed pea biryani is one of her most requested and beloved dishes.
Global Soul Kitchen airs Monday at 10:00 PM ET on FYI.
