- Fried catfish is a culinary staple of Arkansas, particularly in the Delta region, where catfish farming thrives thanks to the area’s abundant waterways.
- This dish has roots in both Native American and African American culinary traditions, with frying techniques brought by enslaved Africans and adapted to local fish species.
- Today, fried catfish is often served with hush puppies and coleslaw, symbolizing Arkansas’s deep connection to its agricultural and fishing heritage.
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