• Sign In/ Sign Up
  • Log In
  • Register
  • More
  • How it works?
  • Contests
  • Blog
  • Advertise
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Testimonials
Plattershare Logo
  • Home
  • Activity Feed
  • Recipes
  • Articles
  • Blog
    Sign in
    Plattershare Logo
    Plattershare Logo
    • Home
    • Activity Feed
    • Recipes
    • Articles
    • Blog

    • Sign In/ Sign Up
    • Log In
    • Register
    • More
    • How it works?
    • Contests
    • Blog
    • Advertise
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Testimonials
    Advertisement

    Home » Article » Cooking

    9 Traditional Taiwanese Dishes You Can Also Try At Home

    January 19, 2017
    •
    Plattershare Team
    9 Traditional Taiwanese Dishes You Can Also Try At Home - Plattershare - Recipes, Food Stories And Food Enthusiasts
    Table of Contents

    Taiwan, the secret gem of Aisa is yet to be explored and here is the reason why? Check out 9 traditional and authentic dishes from Taiwan. These dishes will definitely give you a call to go to Taiwan and taste them and So we thought why not go to Taiwan and taste them. Participate in the contest run by Taiwan Tourism Bureau, India and get a free culinary trip to Taiwan 

    Don’t forget to know about the dishes and here you go.

    Sponsored

    1. Lu Rou Fan (Braised Fatty Pork on Rice)

    One of the most popular dishes of Taiwan, Lu Rou Fan or braised fatty pork on Rice is made when soft and tender pork belly is braised in soy sauce. When the oil is hot in the wok, let the pork belly sizzle in it and once it’s no longer pink, it’s time to add the spices and sauces. While the pork is in the mood to absorb the sauces, add garlic and shallots, let it cook and serve it with rice. This melt in your mouth pork is so Taiwanese! And if you want to eat the authentic version, you need to visit Taiwan. If you are looking for the recipe to try at home, click here for the recipe

    Pic Credit: Source

    2. Niu Ron Mian (Beef Noodles Soup)

    This is the National pride of Taiwan or the National dish of Taiwan.  It earns the honor of being the National dish because it is made with a lot of care and effort (It takes a lot of preparation time too) and is an amalgamation of multiple ingredients and spices. The Beef cubes are caramelized with some sugar. Jumbo scallions and ginger are caramelized as well separately. With lots of aromatic herbs which goes in the making of this dish, it surely deserves a mention in the best of global cuisine charts. Serve it hot with your favorite noodles. The dish requires a mammoth four-hour effort from preparation till it is ready to be served, so if you would like to skip all the effort, you can treat yourself to a readymade bowl in Taiwan. If you are up for the marathon challenge, then click for the recipe.

    Pic Credit: Source

    9 Traditional Taiwanese Dishes You Can Also Try At Home - Plattershare - Recipes, Food Stories And Food Enthusiasts

    3. Stinky Tofu  

    As the name suggests, it really stinks! And people get put off by the smell but a true foodie is the one who follows his taste buds over olfactory senses. And do you know why it stinks? Because it has stinky fermented bean curds added to the tofu. If you want to make it at home then here is the recipe but bet nothing can beat the experience of having this in the night market at Shilin and Raohe street. Click for the recipe. 

    Video Credit: Source

    4. Xiao Long Bao (Steamed Soup Dumplings)

    You would have eaten momos or dumplings many times but Xiao long Bao comes with a healthy rich beef soup. Made from pork bones and skin this soup can be preserved for up to 6 months. Make the steamed dumplings and dip them in the soup to have a hearty and healthy meal. Click here for the recipe

    Pic credit: Source

    9 Traditional Taiwanese Dishes You Can Also Try At Home - Plattershare - Recipes, Food Stories And Food Enthusiasts

    5. Bao Bing (Shaved Ice Dessert)

    A delectable sweet treat which stretches your imagination. You can put anything, literally any topping and every time you will be amazed to eat the Bao Bing or Shaves Ice dessert.  These monster ice creams are a Taiwanese specialty and shops are lined up just to serve it. Shaved ice is flaky and fluffy which is topped with a topping of your choice, be it Boba (Tapioca pearls), green tea mochi, peanuts, jellies, candies, fruits, condensed milk or if you are unable to decide from the myriad options available, just ask them to put everything on the counter and your Bao Bing is ready to dig in. Click for the recipe.

    Pic Credit: Source

    9 Traditional Taiwanese Dishes You Can Also Try At Home - Plattershare - Recipes, Food Stories And Food Enthusiasts

    6. Moon cakes

    This is a must have during the moon festival which is celebrated in mid-autumn across the country. The traditional moon cakes are round which symbolizes the reunion and togetherness of a family, as this is a family festival. It can be sweet or savory, and is commonly used as a gift when visiting friends or family. Click here for the recipe.

    Pic credit: Source

    9 Traditional Taiwanese Dishes You Can Also Try At Home - Plattershare - Recipes, Food Stories And Food Enthusiasts

    7. Bubble Tea

    They invented it and the world is proud and thankful that they did! The chewy Boba or tapioca pearls which look like black bubbles when added to sweet and cold tea give the name to this unique beverage. It beats the summer heat as it has the goodness of Iced-tea and serves as a sweet treat for the sweet tooth. Click for the recipe

    Pic Credit: Source

    9 Traditional Taiwanese Dishes You Can Also Try At Home - Plattershare - Recipes, Food Stories And Food Enthusiasts

    8. Oyster soup

    An abundance of seafood makes this soup readily available and a wholesome meal which you can have any time of the day. The Thin noodles go very well with fresh Oysters and Taiwanese Oysters are traditionally larger in size unlike other parts of the world. Click for the Recipe Oyster Soup

    Pic Credit: Source

    9 Traditional Taiwanese Dishes You Can Also Try At Home - Plattershare - Recipes, Food Stories And Food Enthusiasts

    9. Coffin Bread

    The name might put you off and might be scary to some, but you really must try it! After all, that’s the reality of life, so enjoy it! This famous Coffin bread is shaped in form of coffin and yet enjoyed across Taiwan. A thick bread loaf is opened from the top which looks like the lid of the coffin and the excavated part is filled with sauces, seafood, and meat. This is one dish which is true to die for! And yes, your coffin is also ready J Am I scaring you? Well enjoy life to the fullest and add Taiwan to your bucket list. Click here for the recipe

    Pic credit: Source

    9 Traditional Taiwanese Dishes You Can Also Try At Home - Plattershare - Recipes, Food Stories And Food Enthusiasts

    And Taiwan is a must visit to enjoy these delicacies and street food. Yes, We have shared the recipes just to let you know how it would taste but the real taste and essence would only come when the dish is made by the expert cooks, from the place where the dish originates, who have been treating visitors with these traditional dishes since ages. And if you are looking for an opportunity, there has never been an easier way to win an all-expense paid trip to Taiwan – Participate in the contest, Check out the details and just comment on FB page of Taiwan Tourism

    Cooking, Do You Know?, Eat / Drink
    Sponsored
    Tags
    contest recipes taiwan taiwanese cuisine
    Article By
    Plattershare Team

    Plattershare Team

    Visit my profile
    Featured Articles
    Banana Nutrition Facts, Banana Recipes, Banana Ripening And Much More... - Plattershare - Recipes, Food Stories And Food Enthusiasts
    Banana Nutrition Facts, Banana Recipes, Banana Ripening And Much More…
    Plattershare Team
    Why Sip On Sustainability: 5 Top Benefits Of Glass Soda Bottles Over Plastic Soda Bottles - Plattershare - Recipes, Food Stories And Food Enthusiasts
    Why Sip on Sustainability: 5 Top Benefits of Glass soda bottles over Plastic soda bottles
    Plattershare Team
    List Of Unique Berries That You'Ve Probably Never Heard Of (With Pictures) - Plattershare - Recipes, Food Stories And Food Enthusiasts
    List Of Unique Berries That You’ve Probably Never Heard Of (With Pictures)
    Plattershare Team
    Messy Table With Leftover Vegetarian Meal After Christmas Lunch
    How To Safely Store Christmas Leftovers
    Plattershare Team
    7 Tips To Cut Calories And Lose Weight Without Starving Yourself.
    7 Tips To Cut Calories And Lose Weight Without Starving Yourself
    Plattershare Team
    Salt - Which One Is The Healthiest? - Plattershare - Recipes, Food Stories And Food Enthusiasts
    Salt – Which One Is The Healthiest?
    Plattershare Team
    Sponsored
    More From Author
    Your Dream Cup Of Coffee And Smart Kitchen Solutions - Plattershare - Recipes, Food Stories And Food Enthusiasts
    Your Dream Cup Of Coffee And Smart Kitchen Solutions
    Plattershare Team
    5 Tips For Going Vegan This 2022
    5 Tips For Going Vegan This 2022
    Plattershare Team
    Diabetic Diet - Learn To Fight Diabetes With These Healthy Food - Plattershare - Recipes, Food Stories And Food Enthusiasts
    Diabetic Diet – Learn To Fight Diabetes With These Healthy Food
    Plattershare Team
    When You Get A Designer Cutlery, You Become Even More Creative With Food - Plattershare - Recipes, Food Stories And Food Enthusiasts
    When You Get A Designer Cutlery, You Become Even More Creative With Food
    Plattershare Team
    A Guide To Starting A Successful Home Baking Business
    A Guide to Starting a Successful Home Baking Business
    Plattershare Team
    5 Foods That You Crave For On A Rainy Day - Plattershare - Recipes, Food Stories And Food Enthusiasts
    5 foods that you crave for on a rainy day
    Plattershare Team
    Browse by Categories
    Cooking
    Do You...
    Eat /...
    Events /...
    Food Fun
    Food Gadgets...
    Gifting Ideas
    How To's
    News and...
    Restaurants /...
    Stories

    Responses

    Cancel reply

    You must be logged in to post a comment.

    Plattershare Logo

    Plattershare is platform to connect food lovers, food professionals and food brands. Share your recipes, food stories, food pictures and promote food businesses.​

    Facebook Instagram Youtube Pinterest Linkedin Twitter
    Partner Sites
    • Finance
    • Yoga
    Menu
    • Finance
    • Yoga
    Copyright © 2022 Plattershare
    • Terms
    • Privacy
    • Advertise
    Menu
    • Terms
    • Privacy
    • Advertise
    Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, we may earn commissions from qualifying purchases from Amazon.
    Home
    Feed
    Recipes
    Articles
    Sign In/Up

    Report

    Harassment or bullying behavior
    Contains mature or sensitive content
    Contains misleading or false information
    Contains abusive or derogatory content
    Contains spam, fake content or potential malware

    Block Member?

    Please confirm you want to block this member.

    You will no longer be able to:

    • See blocked member's posts
    • Mention this member in posts
    • Add this member as a connection

    Please note: This action will also remove this member from your connections and send a report to the site admin. Please allow a few minutes for this process to complete.

    Report

    You have already reported this

    Add Plattershare to your Homescreen!

    Click to Add