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Your Birria Taco Is Ancient History—Here’s Why

The popularity of birria might seem recent, but we found a story that goes back centuries.

Aired 04/05/2024

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Beyond The Menu

Your Birria Taco Is Ancient History—Here’s Why

Episode 2 | 10m 18sVideo has Audio Description, Closed Captions

The popularity of birria might seem recent, but we found a story that goes back centuries.

We’re in peak birria these days, where every taqueria in town has to have its own version. But this newish food trend is actually very old, a perfect collection of some of humanity’s oldest cooking techniques and ingredients merged together into one amazing hand-held treat. It's a perfect (and delicious) expression of ancient traditions that span thousands of years across both sides of the planet.

Aired 04/05/2024

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Beyond The Menu is a local public television program presented by KQED

Beyond The Menu

Your Birria Taco Is Ancient History—Here’s Why

Episode 2 | 10m 18sVideo has Audio Description, Closed Captions

We’re in peak birria these days, where every taqueria in town has to have its own version. But this newish food trend is actually very old, a perfect collection of some of humanity’s oldest cooking techniques and ingredients merged together into one amazing hand-held treat. It's a perfect (and delicious) expression of ancient traditions that span thousands of years across both sides of the planet.

Aired 04/05/2024

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