Taiwanese traditional Cuisines

My home country, Taiwan, is quite famous for the traditional ''xiao-chi'' ( Xiao-chi translates broadly into snacks or ''small eats'').

''Xiao-chi'' is the one of the most representative local culture in Taiwan, it even shaped the specific diet culture - Night Market Culture, which is also another distinguishing characteristic of my country. In fact, night market culture has become a indispensable part of Taiwanese daily life. You can find there are various kinds of ''xiao-chi'' sold in night markets; the diversity of food will definitely dizzle you!

Now, I would like to introduce few typical ''xiao-chi'' in Taiwan to you.

1. Stinky tofu

Undoubtedly,Stinky tofu is the most famous ''xiao-chi'' in Taiwan. It is well known all over the world for its ''unusual'' smell. The speciality of this dish is the use of fermented tofu, which causes the strong flaver of Stinky tofu. I know most of the foreign people don’t dare to taste this dish; however, I strongly advice you to give it a try if ther is a chance. I bet you will like it!

2.Beef noodles

Beef Noodle is another representative gourmet in Taiwan. It is a kind of Chinese noodle soup made of stewed beef, beef broth, vegetables and Chinese noodles. Chinese noodles looks similar with Spaghetti ; however, the taste is quite different with Western-style noodles.

3. Oyster omelet

Although Oyster omelet is not as famous as Stinky tofu, it is a really popular ''xiao-chi'' in night markets. Oyster omelet is composed of oysters, eggs, vegetables, and potato starch. People usually enjoy it with some souse. The English name of this dish is ''Oyster omelet'', but it actually tastes differently with the western omelet, the ingredients are different as well.

4.Coffin

This dish may sound frightening, but it is very delicious! The name-''coffin'' came from its appearance; the hollow toast looks like a coffin. We fill seafood, vegetables ,and stew meat in the hollow toast.

5. Bubble tea (pearl milk tea)

Bubble tea is originated from Taichung, Taiwan. This drink consists of iced tea, milk, and tapioca; the black balls at the bottom of the cup are made of tapioca. The origin of given name ''pearl milk tea'' is due to the symbolization of the black ball-pearl.

These days, when I was in the New York City, I saw Bubble tea shop!I felt honor for Bubble tea!

6. Doubled layer roll (sausage)

The Doubled layer roll looks like the hot-dog roll here in America.

The inner sausage is pork sausage; the outer part is rice roll.

It is an old-time flavor of Taiwan; usually char-grilled.

7.Braised pork rice

Braised pork rice is a food with great significance in Taiwan. It looks quite ordinary; however, it brings olderly Taiwanese back memories of times. In the ancient poverty ages, rice with meat juice is the main food in Taiwan.

These are some typical representive ''xiao-chi'' in Taiwan; they are only the tiny part of variety of Taiwanese food. If you ask me which dish I like most, I really can not make the choice. I like them all indeed!

If you have an opportunity to travel in Taiwan in the future, you must go to the night markets. They are worth to visit! There are various kinds of food offered and you can have them with the very low prices. From the bottom of my heart, I strongly recommend you to experience the night market culture in Taiwan!

Any comment is welcome.Thank you for yor reading!