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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 sauté mushroom strips with some of the cooking oil first. This dish …
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 …