bearadminThe Hakka are an ethnic group from the southeastern Chinese provinces. Many people in Taiwan (including my brother-in-law) are members of this group and speak some version of the Hakka dialect. Hakka cuisine is the cooking style …
Seafood-Udon Salad
This recipe brings together fresh seafood, a culinary fixture of Taiwan, and thick, juicy Japanese udon noodles. Ingredients: Seasonings: Instructions: What is udon, and where can I get it? Udon are pencil-thick Japanese-style noodles. Note …
Stir-Fried Shrimp with Eggs
Seafood often takes the spotlight in Taiwanese cuisine, since the coast is never far from any spot on the island. Taiwanese stir fried dishes are light and mild in flavor, which accentuates the freshness of …
Stir-Fried Treasures
This dish is a study in contrasts as well as an example of Taiwanese stir fry: soft marinated meats paired with crisp, fresh vegetables. Ingredients: Seasonings: Instructions: What is dried radish? Many Taiwanese recipes use …
Pan Fried Oyster Omelette
Oyster may seem like an unusual ingredient for an omelette, but the addition of seafood and Asian starches transforms this classic brunch staple into a distinctly Taiwanese dish. Ingredients: Instructions: Do I have the right …
Taro Rice Noodle Soup
Taro is a light purple root vegetable is grown in at least 65 countries around the world, but flourishes in Taiwan because of its warm, humid climate. The starchy root of the taro plant is …
Stewed Pork Over Rice (Lo Ba or Lu Ro Fan)
Lo Ba, also known as Lu Ro Fan to those who speak Mandarin Chinese, could be considered the mac-and-cheese of the Taiwanese. It is a savory stew of slow-cooked pork, served piping hot over steaming …