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Taiwan Cuisine

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44 recipes

Signature Taiwan Dishes

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Braised Chicken Feet

A popular dim sum and street food dish, braised chicken feet are known for their tender, gelatinous texture and rich, savory flavor. They are slow-cooked in a flavorful broth with aromatics and spices, resulting in a dish that's both comforting and addictive.

Taiwan·Easy·1 hour 45 minutes

Braised Pork Rice

A quintessential Taiwanese comfort food featuring tender, slow-braised minced pork belly served over steamed rice, often with a braised egg.

Taiwan·Easy·30 minutes

Dan Bing

Dan Bing is a popular Taiwanese breakfast street food, consisting of a thin, chewy crepe filled with a savory egg and green onion mixture. It's often served with a flavorful dipping sauce, making it a delightful and satisfying start to the day or a light snack.

Taiwan·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Danzai Noodles

Danzai noodles, originating from Tainan, Taiwan, is a flavorful noodle soup featuring a savory ground pork mixture and a rich broth, often made with shrimp shells for depth. It's a beloved street food known for its comforting taste and satisfying texture.

Taiwan·Medium·2 hours 30 minutes

Gua Bao

A popular Taiwanese street food, often called a 'Taiwanese hamburger,' featuring tender braised pork belly, pickled mustard greens, cilantro, and crushed peanuts sandwiched in a steamed bun.

Taiwan·Medium·1 hour 30 minutes

Hakka Lei Cha

Hakka Lei Cha, also known as Thunder Tea Rice, is a traditional Hakka dish featuring a bowl of rice topped with various vegetables, nuts, and tofu, all drenched in a savory, herb-infused tea soup. It's a healthy and flavorful meal with a unique, acquired taste.

Taiwan·Medium·4 hours 15 minutes

Niu Rou Mian

A beloved Taiwanese national dish featuring tender, slow-braised beef and tendon in a rich, aromatic, and slightly spicy broth, served with thick wheat noodles and blanched greens. This recipe focuses on developing deep flavor through slow simmering.

Taiwan·Easy·25 minutes

Oyster Omelet

A popular Taiwanese street food featuring plump oysters mixed with a chewy batter and eggs, pan-fried until crispy and served with a sweet and savory sauce.

Taiwan·Easy·1 hour

Taiwanese Bamboo Shoot Soup

A comforting and subtly sweet soup, Taiwanese Bamboo Shoot Soup highlights the delicate flavor of fresh bamboo shoots in a clear, savory broth. Often made with pork ribs, this soup is a staple in Taiwanese home cooking, especially during the spring and summer when bamboo shoots are in season. It's known for its light yet deeply flavorful profile.

Taiwan·Medium·1 hour 50 minutes

Taiwanese Beef and Tomato Stew

A hearty and comforting Taiwanese stew featuring tender chunks of beef slow-simmered with tomatoes, onions, and aromatic spices. This dish is a classic example of homestyle Taiwanese cooking, often enjoyed with rice or noodles.

Taiwan·Medium·2 hours 15 minutes

Taiwanese Braised Duck Wings

Tender and flavorful duck wings braised in a rich, aromatic soy-based sauce infused with Chinese five-spice and other warming spices. These are a popular appetizer or snack, often enjoyed cold.

Taiwan·Medium·1 hour 50 minutes

Taiwanese Braised Duck with Ginger and Scallion

A fragrant and tender braised duck dish, featuring the aromatic combination of ginger and scallions. This is a comforting and flavorful main course, often served with rice.

Taiwan·Medium·1 hour 50 minutes

Taiwanese Braised Duck with Soy Sauce

A flavorful and aromatic braised duck dish, often served with rice or noodles. The duck is simmered in a rich soy sauce-based broth with star anise, cinnamon, and other spices, resulting in tender, succulent meat with a deep umami flavor.

Taiwan·Hard·1 hour 55 minutes

Taiwanese Braised Duck with Star Anise

Tender duck pieces braised in a rich, aromatic soy-based sauce infused with star anise and other spices, resulting in a deeply flavorful and succulent dish.

Taiwan·Medium·1 hour 50 minutes

Taiwanese Braised Pork Rice

A beloved Taiwanese comfort food featuring tender, melt-in-your-mouth braised pork belly served over fluffy white rice, often topped with a pickled radish and a soy-marinated egg.

Taiwan·Easy·40 minutes

Taiwanese Braised Tofu

A comforting and flavorful homestyle Taiwanese dish where firm tofu is pan-fried until golden and then braised in a savory, slightly sweet sauce infused with aromatics like garlic and ginger. It's a simple yet satisfying dish often served with rice.

Taiwan·Easy·30 minutes

Taiwanese Cold Sesame Noodles

A refreshing and flavorful noodle dish featuring chewy noodles tossed in a rich, savory sesame sauce with julienned vegetables and optional toppings.

Taiwan·Hard·2 hours

Taiwanese Gua Bao

Gua Bao, often called 'Taiwanese hamburgers,' are fluffy, slightly sweet steamed buns folded in half and filled with tender braised pork belly, pickled mustard greens, cilantro, and a sprinkle of peanut powder. The combination of savory, sweet, sour, and crunchy textures makes this a beloved street food.

Taiwan·Medium·45 minutes

Taiwanese Lo Mai Chi

A delightful and chewy Taiwanese dessert made from glutinous rice flour, often filled with sweet red bean paste or peanuts, and sometimes coated in crushed peanuts or desiccated coconut. It's a popular snack and treat, especially during festivals.

Taiwan·Medium·1 hour

Taiwanese Oil Rice

A savory and aromatic Taiwanese dish made with glutinous rice stir-fried with dried shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, and pork belly, often flavored with soy sauce and sesame oil. It's a comforting and flavorful staple.

Taiwan·Medium·25 minutes

Taiwanese Oyster Omelet

A beloved Taiwanese street food, this savory omelet features fresh oysters, a chewy batter made from sweet potato starch, and often includes leafy greens. It's typically pan-fried until crispy on the edges and tender in the center, then drizzled with a sweet and savory sauce.

Taiwan·Medium·55 minutes

Taiwanese Pan-Fried Turnip Cakes

A savory and delightful pan-fried cake made from shredded daikon radish, rice flour, and often studded with dried shrimp and Chinese sausage. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, Lo Bak Go is a popular dim sum item and a comforting snack or breakfast dish in Taiwan.

Taiwan·Medium·1 hour 15 minutes

Taiwanese Pineapple Cake

A popular Taiwanese gift and snack, these 'cakes' are actually shortbread-like cookies with a sweet and tangy pineapple filling. They are typically baked in decorative molds.

Taiwan·Medium·35 minutes

Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken

Bite-sized pieces of tender chicken, marinated and then deep-fried to a crispy golden perfection, seasoned with a savory and slightly spicy blend of spices.

Taiwan·Easy·1 hour 10 minutes

Taiwanese Pork Ribs and Daikon Soup

A comforting and nourishing soup that is a staple in Taiwanese home cooking. This simple yet flavorful broth features tender pork ribs and soft daikon radish, simmered to perfection with aromatics like ginger and garlic.

Taiwan·Medium·25 minutes

Taiwanese Salt and Pepper Shrimp

Crispy, flavorful Taiwanese salt and pepper shrimp, a popular night market snack. The shrimp are typically deep-fried until golden and then tossed with a savory mixture of salt, pepper, garlic, and chili.

Taiwan·Medium·1 hour 15 minutes

Taiwanese Savory Glutinous Rice Soup

A comforting and hearty soup featuring chewy glutinous rice balls (tang yuan) in a savory broth, often enjoyed during colder months or for special occasions like the Winter Solstice. This dish balances the soft texture of the rice balls with a flavorful broth filled with various ingredients.

Taiwan·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Taiwanese Savory Rice Pudding

A comforting and traditional Taiwanese dish, Mí-báⁿ (or Wa Gui) is a steamed pudding made from rice flour, often filled with savory ingredients like braised pork, dried shrimp, and mushrooms. It's typically served with a sweet and savory soy sauce.

Taiwan·Medium·40 minutes

Taiwanese Scallion Pancake

A popular Taiwanese street food, this savory pancake is made from layers of dough, scallions, and oil, pan-fried until golden brown and crispy on the outside, yet tender and chewy on the inside. It's often served with a simple dipping sauce.

Taiwan·Medium·35 minutes

Taiwanese Scallion Pancake with Egg

A savory, flaky, and chewy pancake infused with fresh scallions, often served with a fried egg for a hearty breakfast or snack.

Taiwan·Medium·45 minutes

Taiwanese Shrimp Rolls

Crispy, golden-fried rolls filled with a savory mixture of shrimp, pork, and vegetables, often served with a sweet chili dipping sauce. These are a popular appetizer or snack in Taiwanese cuisine.

Taiwan·Easy·30 minutes

Taiwanese Steamed Fish with Ginger and Scallions

A classic Taiwanese preparation of whole fish, steamed to perfection with aromatic ginger and scallions, then finished with a drizzle of hot oil and soy sauce. This dish highlights the freshness of the fish and is a staple in Taiwanese home cooking.

Taiwan·Medium·25 minutes

Taiwanese Stinky Tofu

A popular Taiwanese street food known for its pungent aroma and crispy exterior, served with pickled cabbage and chili sauce.

Taiwan·Easy·15 minutes

Taiwanese Stir-Fried Water Spinach with Fermented Tofu

A classic and beloved Taiwanese home-style dish, stir-fried water spinach (ong choy) is given a unique umami boost from fermented tofu (fu ru). This simple yet incredibly flavorful dish is quick to prepare and pairs perfectly with steamed rice.

Taiwan·Medium·35 minutes

Taiwanese Sweet and Sour Fish

A vibrant and flavorful dish featuring pan-fried fish fillets coated in a glossy, tangy, and slightly sweet sauce, often garnished with colorful vegetables.

Taiwan·Medium·60 minutes

Taiwanese Sweet Potato and Taro Balls with Brown Sugar Syrup

Chewy, delightful balls made from mashed sweet potato and taro, mixed with tapioca starch. These are often served in a warm, fragrant brown sugar syrup, sometimes with added toppings like red beans or grass jelly. It's a popular dessert, especially during cooler months.

Taiwan·Easy·40 minutes

Taiwanese Sweet Potato Balls

Crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, these delightful sweet potato balls are a popular Taiwanese street food and dessert. Made from mashed sweet potato and tapioca starch, they are deep-fried to perfection.

Taiwan·Easy·55 minutes

Taiwanese Sweet Potato Congee

A comforting and nourishing rice porridge, Taiwanese Sweet Potato Congee is a staple, especially during cooler months or when seeking a gentle meal. The natural sweetness of sweet potatoes melds with soft rice grains, creating a subtly sweet and creamy porridge that is both satisfying and easy to digest. It's often enjoyed with a variety of savory side dishes.

Taiwan·Easy·55 minutes

Taiwanese Sweet Potato Porridge

A comforting and subtly sweet porridge made with rice and chunks of sweet potato. It's a popular breakfast or light meal in Taiwan, known for its smooth texture and nourishing qualities.

Taiwan·Medium·45 minutes

Taiwanese Three Cup Chicken

A classic Taiwanese dish featuring tender chicken braised in a flavorful sauce of soy sauce, rice wine, and sesame oil, with aromatic ginger, garlic, and chilies. The name 'three cup' traditionally refers to equal parts of these key liquids, though modern recipes often adjust the ratios for balance. It's known for its rich, savory, and slightly sweet profile, often finished with fresh basil.

Taiwan·Medium·25 minutes

Taiwanese Three Cup Squid

A flavorful and aromatic dish featuring tender squid stir-fried in the classic 'three cup' sauce of soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice wine, infused with ginger, garlic, and basil. This variation of the popular San Bei Ji (Three Cup Chicken) showcases the versatility of Taiwanese cuisine.

Taiwan·Medium·55 minutes

Three Cup Chicken

A classic Taiwanese braised chicken dish, renowned for its rich, savory, and aromatic sauce made with equal parts soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice wine, infused with the fragrant notes of garlic, ginger, and fresh basil.

Taiwan·Medium·35 minutes

Three Cup Mushrooms

A classic Taiwanese dish adapted for mushrooms, featuring a rich, aromatic sauce made from soy sauce, rice wine, and sesame oil, often enhanced with ginger, garlic, and fresh basil. This vegetarian version captures the savory and slightly sweet essence of the traditional 'three cup' flavor profile.

Taiwan·Easy·1 hour 20 minutes

Winter Melon Soup

A light and refreshing soup, Taiwanese Winter Melon Soup (Dong Gua Tang) is a staple in many households. Made with tender winter melon, often simmered with pork bones or chicken, it's a nourishing and hydrating dish, especially popular during warmer months.

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