Taiwan
53 dishes.
dessertAiyu JellyWobbly plant jelly in iced lemon syrup, made from washed creeping-fig seedsdrinkAlishan High Mountain TeaLightly oxidised oolong grown above a thousand metres, creamy and floralstreet foodBa-wanChewy sweet-potato-starch dumpling stuffed with pork and bamboo, doused in saucestreet foodBaby CastellaSmall moulded egg sponge cakes sold warm in animal shapes.soup & stewBeef Noodle SoupSlow-braised beef shank and chewy noodles in rich soy-spiced brothdrinkBubble TeaSweet milk tea shaken with chewy tapioca pearls, invented in Taiwanfermented & pickledCai PuSalted, sun-dried daikon aged until dark; fried into omelettes and soups.drinkCheese TeaIced tea capped with a salted whipped cream-cheese foam, sipped through the lid.mainChiayi Turkey RiceShredded turkey over rice with schmaltz and pickled radish, Chiayi's civic dishstreet foodCoffin BreadTainan fried toast box filled with creamy seafood chowderbreakfastDanbingRolled egg crepe griddled with scallions, breakfast-shop staple with soy-chili saucesoup & stewDanzai NoodlesTainan shrimp-broth noodles topped with minced pork and a single shrimpdrinkDong Ding OolongRolled semi-oxidised oolong from Nantou, roasted for a sweet toasty finishdessertDouhuaSilken tofu pudding in ginger or brown-sugar syrup with peanuts or tapiocabreakfastFantuanSticky rice roll wrapped around youtiao, pork floss and pickled radishstreet foodFried Chicken CutletOversized flattened fried chicken breast dusted with spiced pepper saltdessertGrass JellyHerb jelly served iced with syrup or hot as a thick sweet soup.street foodGua BaoSteamed bun folded around braised pork belly, pickled mustard greens and peanut powdermainHakka Stir-frySquid, pork belly, dried tofu and celery tossed hard with soy and shallotsmainHsinchu Rice NoodlesFine rice vermicelli stir-fried with pork, dried shrimp and shredded cabbagesnackIron EggsEggs repeatedly braised and air-dried until dark, chewy and intensely savourywine & spiritKavalan WhiskySubtropically matured single malt, fruity and fast-ageing; drunk neat or in highballs.wine & spiritKinmen KaoliangFierce clear sorghum liquor from the frontline islands, poured at every banquetdrinkLei ChaHakka ground tea of green leaves, sesame and peanuts pounded and mixed with water
Lu Rou FanMinced pork belly braised in soy and shallots, ladled over steamed ricedessertMango Shaved IceMountain of shaved ice piled with fresh mango and condensed milkwine & spiritMichiuCheap rice cooking wine splashed into sesame chicken, braises and postpartum soupssoup & stewMilkfish SoupClear ginger broth with fatty milkfish belly, Tainan's breakfast of choicedrinkOriental Beauty TeaHeavily oxidised Hsinchu oolong with honeyed peach notes from insect-bitten leaves
Oyster OmeletteNight-market egg and sweet-potato-starch omelette with plump oysters and sweet chili saucestreet foodOyster VermicelliThick bonito broth with thin wheat noodles, oysters and pork intestinedrinkPapaya MilkPapaya blended with chilled milk and sugar; thick night-market shake.street foodPeanut Ice Cream RollTaro ice cream, planed peanut brittle and coriander wrapped in a thin crepe.street foodPepper BunPeppery pork and scallion bun slapped onto a clay-oven wall and baked crispstreet foodPig’s Blood CakeSteamed pork-blood rice cake on a stick, rolled in peanut powder and cilantrodessertPineapple CakeButtery shortbread cube filled with pineapple jam, favorite souvenir
Lu Rou FanMinced pork belly braised in soy and shallots, ladled over steamed ricedessertMango Shaved IceMountain of shaved ice piled with fresh mango and condensed milkwine & spiritMichiuCheap rice cooking wine splashed into sesame chicken, braises and postpartum soupssoup & stewMilkfish SoupClear ginger broth with fatty milkfish belly, Tainan's breakfast of choicedrinkOriental Beauty TeaHeavily oxidised Hsinchu oolong with honeyed peach notes from insect-bitten leavesOyster OmeletteNight-market egg and sweet-potato-starch omelette with plump oysters and sweet chili saucestreet foodOyster VermicelliThick bonito broth with thin wheat noodles, oysters and pork intestinedrinkPapaya MilkPapaya blended with chilled milk and sugar; thick night-market shake.street foodPeanut Ice Cream RollTaro ice cream, planed peanut brittle and coriander wrapped in a thin crepe.street foodPepper BunPeppery pork and scallion bun slapped onto a clay-oven wall and baked crispstreet foodPig’s Blood CakeSteamed pork-blood rice cake on a stick, rolled in peanut powder and cilantrodessertPineapple CakeButtery shortbread cube filled with pineapple jam, favorite souvenir-
Aiyu Jelly
Wobbly plant jelly in iced lemon syrup, made from washed creeping-fig seeds. Ready in 20 min prep and none cooking.…
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Alishan High Mountain Tea
Lightly oxidised oolong grown above a thousand metres, creamy and floral. Ready in 5 min prep and 10 min cooking.…
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Baby Castella
Small moulded egg sponge cakes sold warm in animal shapes. Ready in 20 min prep and 20 min cooking. About…
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Ba-wan
Chewy sweet-potato-starch dumpling stuffed with pork and bamboo, doused in sauce. Ready in 45 min prep and 40 min cooking.…
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Cai Pu
Salted, sun-dried daikon aged until dark; fried into omelettes and soups. A fermented & pickled recipe from Taiwan.
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Cheese Tea
Iced tea capped with a salted whipped cream-cheese foam, sipped through the lid. Ready in 15 min prep and 5…
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Chiayi Turkey Rice
Shredded turkey over rice with schmaltz and pickled radish, Chiayi’s civic dish. Ready in 20 min prep and 1 hr…