It is a state in East Asia where the nationalist government of China settled in 1949. It is called the Republic of China, also called Taiwan, which is a country comprising the island of Taiwan and nearby islands Fujian. The Chinese Nationalist government (Kuomintang) moved to Taiwan after the Communist armed force took over the capital of Beijing. Currently, the Chinese Nationalist government governs Taipei, the capital of Taiwan.
I was 17 years old when I travelled to Taiwan. Other than the environment, people, culture aspects that I liked, one thing that I can never forget even now is Taiwan Cuisine.
Here's a few of my favourite Taiwanese snacks:
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Chelun Bing (pancake influenced by Japan)
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Pancake batter is poured into hot-metallic molds and gets quickly cooked into small cakes of various shapes. Countless variations exist. Sometimes the cakes have fillings ranging from cream, red bean paste, to peanut butter. Similar to Imagawayakii or Taiyaki
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| stinky tofu |
Stinky tofu is a popular local food in Taiwan and many other Chinese regions such as Hong Kong and Shanghai. It is called as “Stinky tofu” because of its strong unpleasant odour. Back in the Qing dynasty, Stinky to-fu was already a dish in the royal family’s meal. Besides, it is also one of the favourite food of the Empress Cixi. Stinky tofu can generally be classified into two main kinds, which are soft stinky to-fu and dried stinky tofu.
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| Candied Crabapples |
Red candy coated bite-sized fruits served on a stick. Sometimes the crabapples are stuffed with preserved plums, and then candied. Cherry tomatoes and strawberries are also used.
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| Baobing |
Baobing - Finely shaven ice with a variety of toppings (peanuts, fruit, azuki beans, sweetened corn, and so on). Sometimes served drizzled with condensed milk.
Getting a little hungry? Taiwan's your next place on your itinerary!
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