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 …
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 …
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 …
Pickled Mustard with Pork Tripe
This traditional Taiwanese entree contrasts the piquant flavor of pickled Chinese mustard greens with the savory taste of slow-cooked pork tripe. Ingredients: Instructions: What does edible fungus look like, and where can I get it? Dried …
Asparagus Feast
Fresh asparagus shines in this healthy, make-ahead vegetable entree. Ingredients Instructions Tips This recipe is great for parties because it can be prepared beforehand and stored in the refrigerator. Keeping the vegetable crisp is the …
Stewed Chicken with Sesame Oil
This tender bone-in chicken dish, stewed in a pungent mixture of wine and black sesame oil, pays homage to one of the dishes commonly prepared for new mothers in Taiwan. It was once the custom …
Taiwanese-Style Steamed Pork Buns
You might be familiar with these buns because they resemble char siu bao, the grab-and-go barbecue pork bun that is a Chinese street food staple. This version of the pork bun has more in common …