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 …
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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, curdledĀ soy …
Stuffed Cucumbers
This dish brings together fresh cucumber slices and savory meat stuffing, a combination that will be familiar to fans ofĀ Chinese and Thai food who have also encountered the dish stuffed bitter melon. Ingredients: Instructions: Tip: …
Salted Duck
Salted duck differs from roasted duck; it has a lighter taste and is less greasy. The slight flavor of salt brings out the flavor of the duckĀ in this recipe, which will please duck meat lovers …
Breakfast Rice Rolls
The Taiwanese breakfast rice-roll is part-tamale and part-sushi roll. It is both practical and delicious: a combination of radish, fried egg, pork sung (dried shredded pork), and sweet rice that you can actually slip into …
Hot Pot (Three Cup) Chicken
The dish is made by simmering chunks of chicken in wine, soy sauce and herbs until the meat is flavorful and tender. Of the ingredients in this recipe, the sesame oil, soy sauce and rice …
Taiwanese-Style Siu Mai
If you have ever enjoyed a traditional Chinese dim sum meal, you probably had an opportunity to try Siu Mai, the hearty, open-faced pork dumplings that come in a variety of regional variations.This recipe for …
Taiwanese-Style Chicken Meatballs
These Taiwanese-style meatballs call be added to a variety of recipes and used in many ways, such as in soups, in a hot pot meal, as part of a casserole or as a stir fry …
Nagaimo-Vegetable Bake
Some Taiwanese recipes incorporate Western techniques or ingredients. This dish uses cheese and is baked, rather than stir fried, but also features the crunchy, somewhat sticky Nagaimo, known also as the Chinese yam. I created …
Kimchi Fried Rice
Kimchi adds a kick of flavor and spiciness to this recipe for fried rice. Ingredients: Procedures: Where can I purchase kimchi? You can purchase Kimchi at any Korean supermarket. Kimchi is available in a variety of flavors …