Guava is a round green fruit so common in Taiwan that it could be considered the Taiwanese pear. We have a guava tree in our backyard, which yields small, sweet fruits with many seeds, in …
Egg Tarts (Dan Ta)
These custard egg tarts are a common fixture at dim sum restaurants across the United States. They originated in Hong Kong in the 1940s and were eventually introduced to China and Taiwan. This recipe produces …
Golden Sesame Red Bean Puffs
Many traditional and old-fashioned Taiwanese desserts feature sweet potatoes or yams as a main ingredient. In this recipe, we use yam to make the puffs. Deep-frying is a way of drawing out the fragrance of …
Banana Turnover
An empanada is a stuffed pastry turnover of Spanish origin, which takes on many different forms in bake shops around the world, from Portugal to the Philippines. Taiwanese bakeries such as Yi Mei sell both …
Eggless Mango Cheesecake
This recipe is a great summer dessert that can be prepared quickly and inexpensively. Bonus: since it requires no eggs, this recipe is friendly for those with egg allergies. Makes two cheesecakes. Ingredients Instructions. Photo …