Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi (2020)

S02E01 Ketchup or No Ketchup

In this episode, Padma delves into Puerto Rico’s quest for independence through a uniquely contentious debate: the appropriateness of ketchup on the traditional dish, pasteles. She explores the passionate opinions surrounding this culinary choice, revealing how food and identity intertwine in Puerto Rican culture and the broader implications of such seemingly simple preferences.