Taiwan is renowned for it’s food, from bubble tea to beef noodle soup. Not only are they filled with great taste, they are also filled with rich history. Check it out here.
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Food and Drinks
Beef Noodle Soup
The original beef noodle is made by Hui People (回族), a Chinese Muslim ethnic group. This was dish was developed around the Chinese Tang Dynasty (618–907AD). In modern day, beef noodle soup can be separated into two types: Clear soup (清燉) Red braised (紅燒) The one that Taiwan is most known for is the…
Ai Yu – Ice Jelly
Ice jelly is a popular Taiwanese summertime treat. It is an absolute favourite in Taiwanese night markets, alongside other Taiwanese specialties like the world-famous bubble tea. “Ice jelly” is actually the very slick name given to the treat by Singaporeans; since that’s kind of what it looks like–ice in the summer. In its native Taiwan,…
Bubble Tea/Boba
Probably the most iconic export of Taiwan in the 21st century, bubble tea or boba is traditionally black tea with milk along with tapioca balls. While milk tea itself has been around for a long time, the bubble tea claim to fame is the addition of tapioca balls. Now called bubbles, or pearls in Taiwan,…
Mooncakes
During the Mid Autumn Fest, mooncake eating and giving is a large part of the traditions and festivities. Year to year, more businesses and bakeries compete to create elaborate mooncakes and even more elaborate packaging. In Taiwan, the variety of mooncakes present is influenced by the multitude of cultures, ethnicities and immigrants that comprise its population.
Taiwanese Breakfast
Breakfast is said to be the most important meal of the day (not necessarily scientifically accurate). But nonetheless it is an iconic meal in Taiwan. The breakfast can be broken down into three styles: Chinese style Western style Regional style Chinese Style You’ll find all sorts of Youtube videos talking about Taiwanese breakfast items, and…
Rice Dumpling/ZongZi
Rice dumplings (zòngzi, ròuzòng or bah-chàng) are almost synonymous to the Dragon Boat Festival (or the Duan Wu/Double Fifth Festival.) Zongzi is an iconic staple eaten during this annual celebration, which requires a time-consuming process to make, but results in a delicious, sweet or savory, sticky wholesome dish. Story The origins of zongzi begins with…
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