An oxymoron-sounding name, but a real Taiwanese classic: Frozen Baked Sweet Potatoes. These are baked to caramel-sweet perfection, then frozen to achieve an almost popsicle-like texture. Sweet potatoes are a staple in Taiwanese cuisine: they are second to rice as… Read More »Frozen Baked Sweet Potato (冰烤地瓜)
Pillowy soft buns with a spicy, meaty, and umami Mapo Tofu filling. A perfect marriage between Taiwanese-style buns and Sichuanese flavor. Wait.. Vegan Mapo Tofu (麻婆豆腐) in a bun?! Believe it or not, I actually came across these gems at… Read More »Vegan Mapo Tofu Buns (麻婆豆腐包)
Home-style Scallion Pancakes (蔥油餅), just like how you would find them at restaurants and homes in Taipei, Taiwan. Crispy, flaky, and chewy at the same time — a perfect balance. Scallion Pancakes: there seems to be a million ways to… Read More »Taiwanese Scallion Pancakes (台式蔥油餅)
Authentic Taiwanese cold sesame noodles, ready in 10 minutes! Cool and refreshing, perfect on a hot summer’s day. Cold Noodles (Liang Mian 涼麵) is a traditional Taiwanese dish that consists of chilled noodles tossed in a tangy, nutty sesame sauce.… Read More »Taiwanese Cold Noodles (涼麵)
Meaty Taiwanese-style Char Siu king oyster mushrooms with hints of sweet and spice. Boldly flavored; great with a healthy serving of rice. These king oyster mushrooms are boldly-flavored with notes of savory, sweet, and numbingly spicy flavors. Perfect over a… Read More »Char Siu King Oyster Mushrooms