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Taiwanese

Crispy fried mushrooms and basil

Crispy fried mushrooms and basil
Cooked a la Taiwanese popcorn chicken, fresh oyster mushrooms take the place of meat in this recipe. Serve this ovo-vegetarian dish as a snack or finger food.
Cook time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people

Taiwanese-style oyster omelette

Taiwanese-style oyster omelette
One of the most well-known night market food in Taipei, oyster omelette is crispy outside but slightly chewy inside. With the right ingredients, it’s easy to make at home.
Cook time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 2 people

Taiwanese popcorn chicken with fried Thai basil

Taiwanese popcorn chicken with fried Thai basil
It's an ubiquitous street food of bite-sized pieces of chicken flavored with Asian spices and seasonings, coated in starch and deep fried until a crispy crust forms on the surface.
Cook time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people

Taiwanese braised pork belly

Taiwanese braised pork belly
Strips of marinated pork belly are braised in soy sauce with star anise, cinnamon, shallots, garlic and sugar. The tender pork, with its thick sauce, is served over rice with egg and pickled vegetable on the side.
Cook time: 50 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people

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