Taiwanese Sticky Rice was one of my favorite meals growing up – I’d request it for my birthday even! It’s a simple dish, but it holds a lot of nostalgic value in it for me personally. In general though, Taiwanese Sticky Rice makes a great weeknight dinner. Once you’re done with the preparation and initial […]
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Scallion almond crackers were one of the common snacks that my mom bought for us growing up. We would munch on them while doing homework or dip into soup for dinner. It’s such a nostalgic taste for me that I wanted to see if I could recapture that flavor now that I’m older. This isn’t
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Coffee mochi bun was always a rare treat for me. We typically have bread in the morning so usually look for more savory breads that we could have with sweet fruit on the side. As a sweeter bread, mochi buns didn’t quite make the cut. In addition to the taste profile, they’re typically on the
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Every home chef needs to have a rotation of easy vegetable side dishes to compliment their main course. This is vegetable stir-fry is one I have in my repertoire because it’s fast, easy, and adds a vibrant splash of color to balance out both the visual and health aspects of your meal. Although simple, this
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Braised bamboo shoot is one of the snacks my brother and I would fight each other for when we were growing up. We’d come home from school, rifle through the fridge for snacks, and spot the tupperware our mom had hidden in the back filled with this delicious spicy bamboo. It never felt like there
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Asian celery salad is my go-to dish when I’m short on time or need to prep for a meal in advance. In fact, the longer you let it sit, the tastier it gets! It pairs well with a variety of main courses, or can be enjoyed as a savory snack throughout the day. More importantly,
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Taiwanese Chicken Leg Lunch Box is one of my boyfriend’s favorite meals. He actually asked for it multiple times but I kept putting it off since I thought it would take a lot of trial and error to get right – nothing could be further than the truth! It was a raving success the first
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Flan is available in most dairy aisles of Taiwanese grocery stores. However, anyone unfamiliar with the Taiwanese spin on flan might be a little confused at the lighter color and taste, and the softer texture. We actually call it pudding so when I first looked for it in the United States, I kept getting redirected
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