On WDIV’s Live in the D, founder Billy Dec previews Sunda Detroit’s Filipino American History Month menu inspired by his documentary Food Roots, including Oxtail Pot Pie, Charred Pomelo Hamachi and Sweet Potato Pinakbet.
On WDIV’s Live in the D, Sunda New Asian founder Billy Dec joined hosts Kim DeGiulio and Tati Amare to preview Sunda Detroit’s Filipino American History Month menu, inspired by his documentary Food Roots.
Each dish on the menu connects to a scene from the film, which follows Dec through the Philippines as he reconnects with his elders and the recipes of his ancestors. On air, he shared:
Oxtail Pot Pie, inspired by a visit to his grandfather’s farm
Mussels, a nod to the seafood of the Philippine islands
Charred Pomelo Hamachi, highlighting the region’s bright citrus
Sweet Potato Pinakbet, plated live in the studio with a brûléed Japanese sweet potato
Watch the segment on ClickOnDetroit
