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White rice, Mexican-style (arroz blanco)

White rice, Mexican-style (arroz blanco)

Aromatic with just a hint of seasoning, the rice is cooked in chicken broth with a bit of lime juice for tang. It's the perfect accompaniment for meat, chicken and seafood main courses.
Cook time: 25 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
Orange chicken

Orange chicken

A popular Chinese-American dish, orange chicken is fried battered cubes of chicken fillet tossed in a sticky syrup made with caramelized sugar, orange zest, rice vinegar, ginger and salt.
Cook time: 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people
Pepper cheesesteak and fries

Pepper cheesesteak

Beef, cheese and bread make up the most basic cheesesteak sandwich. Onion is optional (we like caramelized onion in our sandwiches). Adding bell pepper makes it a pepper cheesesteak sandwich.
Cook time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 3 people
Crab cakes, Japanese-style (crab furai)

Crab cakes, Japanese-style (crab furai)

Flaked crab meat, corn and seasonings are shaped into patties, dredged in flour, dipped in beaten egg, covered in panko then deep fried until golden. Crab furai can be served as a snack, appetizer or main course.
Cook time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people
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