Steamed buns, known also as mantou (饅頭), are a popular breakfast staple in Taiwan. This version of the mantou pairs traditional mantou with a hand-crafted bread blossom centerpiece. Ingredients Instructions Decorative Mantou Centerpiece Instructions
Traditional Pork Pottage (Rou-Geng)
Pork pottage, known also as Rou-Geng, is a traditional Taiwanese delicacy that can often be found at Taiwanese night markets or daytime bazaars. Usually there are two versions of Rou-Geng: one that uses sweet potato …
Shrimp with Mango
This dish brings together two of the island’s most popular offerings: mango fruit and fresh seafood in the form of wok-seared shrimp. The mango is such a staple of Taiwanese cuisine that even the Taiwanese government’s official …
Taiwanese-Style Fried Chicken
Taiwanese fried chicken is a crisp, spicy and juicy meat that is featured in restaurants as well as sold at street food stalls all around Taiwan. The island’s unique take on Colonel Sanders has recently …
Beef Stew Noodle Soup (Niu Rou Mian)
Much as beef stew is the comfort food of Americans and Europeans, beef stew noodle soup is the comfort food of the Taiwanese. Though variations on the dish may be found throughout China, Taiwan’s take on …
Bean Curd with Stewed King Trumpet Mushrooms and Mango
In this recipe, tender pieces of king trumpet mushroom and bean curd are cooked slowly in a tangy, sweet-savory sauce and served with mango. Ingredients Generally For the stew sauce: For the seasoning: Instructions Note …
Bean Curd-Seaweed Rolls
Steamed bean curd rolls are a uniquely Taiwanese take on the ubiquitous Japanese sushi roll. Ingredients Instructions Tips To enhance flavor, you can sauté mushroom strips with some of the cooking oil first. This dish …
Taiwanese Spring Rolls
Ingredients Instructions Where To Buy Spring Roll Wrappers You can find these in the frozen department at Asian grocery stores or order online.
Homemade Cold Noodles
This make-ahead recipe for cold noodles with a la carte toppings is great for parties and impromptu gatherings of friends. [View high resolution image] Ingredients Sauce: Noodles, Toppings: Instructions
Crispy Shrimp-Stuffed Chicken
Crispy Shrimp-Stuffed Chicken adds a twist to the traditional hundred flower chicken dish: tender chicken is stuffed with shrimp, then deep fried to a crackling finish. In the traditional recipe, “hundred flowers” refers to what is placed inside …