A Celebration of
Culture and Cuisine

When & Where

Join Our Free Celebration
Saturday, May 17th
1340 S Canal St, Chicago • 12 - 4PM
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This Celebration Includes

Authentic Tastings
Live Performances & Activities
Special Savings & Prizes
Community Connections & More!

Special Guests

Lion Dancers

Performing:
1 - 2PM

The lion dance is a vibrant tradition symbolizing good luck and prosperity, often performed at celebrations to create a festive atmosphere and spread joy.

Chinese American Museum of Chicago

Appearing:
12 - 4PM

The Chinese American Museum promotes culture through exhibits, education, and research, focusing on the Midwest, while fostering nationwide dialogue on Chinese American contributions.

See What's In Store

Check out the fun from a previous taste of AAPI and Business Expo event at Jewel-Osco! It was a vibrant celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage, featuring a rich tapestry of cultural performances and activities. Attendees were treated to a spectacular lion dance performance, graceful Thai dancers, and captivating barefoot Hawaiian dancers. The event also showcased engaging cultural activities from the Chinese American Museum. To top it off, a variety of delicious food samples were available, allowing guests to savor the diverse flavors of AAPI cuisine.

Past Event Photos

At our welcome table, shoppers were greeted with coupons, freebies and more!

Fresh samples like spring rolls wrapped in Blue Dragon nori sheets are placed throughout the store.

Shoppers enjoy a special lion dance performance

Raffle winner poses with her Whispering Angel tote bag, filled with exciting goodies from featured brands!

Come visit our booth at the Chinatown 2025 AAPI Heritage Month Celebration!

Sunday, May 18th
2130 S Archer Ave, Chicago • 11AM - 3PM
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Featured Recipes

Learn how to make our recipes featured from our events

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  • Korean Pork Lettuce Wraps
  • Spam Musubi in a Bowl
Korean Pork Lettuce Wraps

Korean Pork Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients
  • 1 lb. pork tenderloin (cut into 1/2 inch slices)
  • 1/4 cup Kikkoman takumi sauce green onion garlic
  • 1/4 cup Kikkoman reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 3 scallions (chopped)
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 12 butter lettuce leaves
  • 1 cup English cucumber (thinly sliced)
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 Tbsp. sesame seeds
  • 2 scallions (sliced)
  • Kikkoman sauce sriracha hot chili (for garnish, optional)
Directions
  • Place the pork slices in a large bowl. Add Takumi sauce and soy sauce, toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate while you are preparing the white rice.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Working in batches, arrange a single layer of pork in the air fryer, discarding excess marinade.
  • Cook for about 10 minutes, flipping halfway until browned and internal temperature reaches 145° F. To serve, divide brown rice among the 12 lettuce leaves. Top with pork, cucumber, carrots, sesame seeds, scallions, and Takumi sauce.
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Spam Musubi in a Bowl

Spam Musubi in a Bowl

Ingredients
  • 1 cup cooked Riceland White Rice
  • 1tbs. Minced Garlic
  • 4 oz SPAM Less Sodium
  • 1 tbsp Canola Oil
  • 2 tbsp MIZKAN Broth Ramen Concentrate
  • 2 tbsp Chinese Cooking Wine
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1/8 Sheet Dried Seaweed (optional)
Directions
  • Dice spam into small cubes, about 1/8 x 1/8 inch.
  • In a small skillet, add Chinese cooking wine, minced garlic, MIZKAN BROTH RAMEN CONCENTRATE, Soy Sauce and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and let it reduce for 1 minute while stirring occasionally.
  • Once a minute has passed, remove from heat and set aside.
  • Note - if you want the sauce slightly thicker, mix in cornstarch slurry or thickener of choice.
  • In a large skillet, add cooking oil on medium high heat. Once oil is up to temperature (about 2 minutes), transfer diced spam. Cook until the outside is nicely crusted, stirring frequently, about 2-3 minutes and set aside in a small bowl.
    • In a serving bowl, add rice and spam. Drizzle with sauce.
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