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 …
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 sautĂ© mushroom strips with some of the cooking oil first. This dish …
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 …
Seasoned Pumpkin
Halloween is not celebrated in Taiwan, but the pumpkin is nevertheless a popular seasonal ingredient. In this recipe, pumpkin is steamed and then seasoned with plum powder. Ingredients: Instructions: TipSprinkle plum powder over the pumpkin …
Seaweed Shrimp Rolls
This dish introduces cooked seafood, a staple of Taiwanese dishes, to the sushi roll. Ingredients: Instructions: Tip You do not need to wrap the rolls if you wish to cut the rolls into sections and …
Bean in the Green
This dish is a contrast in textures: it pairs crisp daikon leaf with soft cooked broad bean. I have memories of eating this appetizer at restaurants in Taiwan and recreated the dish from memory and …
Spiced Bean Curd
Vegetarians and meat-lovers alike may be surprised by this bean curd dish, which infuses plain baked tofu with barbecue flavor and Taiwanese spices. Bean curd is another name for tofu, which is made from pressed, curdled soy …