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Cuisines in Taiwan (traditional Chinese: 臺灣菜; simplified Chinese: 台湾菜; pinyin: Táiwān cài; POJ: Tâi-oân liāu-lí) have several variations. Chinese cuisine ( Traditional Chinese: 中國菜 Simplified Chinese: 中国菜 originated from the various regions of China and has become widespread in The History of Chinese cuisine in China can be traced back to the Chinese Stone age, where the cultivation of Rice and the production of Anhui cuisine ( is one of the Eight Culinary Traditions of China. Cantonese ( Yue) cuisine comes from Guangdong Province in Southern China, or specifically from Guangzhou (Canton Fujian cuisine (Chinese 闽菜 POJ: Ban chhai or 福建菜 POJ: Hok-kian chhai is derived from the native Cooking style of the province of Hunan cuisine, sometimes called Xiang cuisine ( consists of the cuisines of the Xiang River region Dongting Lake and western Hunan Province Jiangsu cuisine (Simplified Chinese 苏菜 or 江苏菜 Traditional Chinese 江蘇菜 is one the Eight Culinary Traditions of China. Shandong cuisine ( more commonly known as Lu cuisine ( is one the Eight Culinary Traditions of China. Szechuan cuisine, Szechwan cuisine, or Sichuan cuisine ( is a style of Chinese cuisine originating in Sichuan Province of southwestern Zhejiang cuisine (Chinese 浙菜 or 浙江菜 is one of the Eight Culinary Traditions of China. Beijing cuisine ( is a Cooking style in Beijing, China. It is also formally known as Mandarin cuisine. Chinese imperial cuisine (Chinese 御膳 or 宫廷菜 is derived from a variety of cooking styles of the regions in China mainly Shandong cuisine and Jiangsu cuisine Chinese aristocrat cuisine (Chinese 官府菜 traces its origin to the Ming and Qing dynasties when the Imperial officials stationed in Beijing brought Liaoning cuisine (Chinese 辽菜 or 辽宁菜 is derived from the native cooking styles of the Liaoning region in China, and it is the most famous Northeastern Tianjin cuisine (津菜 or 天津菜 is derived from the native cooking styles of the Tianjin region in China, and it is heavily influenced by Beijing cuisine Buddhist cuisine is a kind of East Asian Cuisine which is followed by some believers of Buddhism. Chiuchow cuisine, Teochew cuisine or Chaozhou cuisine or Chaoshan cuisine ( originates from Chaoshan, a region of China in the Hubei cuisine (Chinese 鄂[[wikt 菜|菜]] or 湖北[[wikt 菜|菜]] is derived from the native cooking styles of the Hubei province of China Jiangxi cuisine (Chinese 赣菜 or 江西菜 is derived from the native cooking styles of the Jiangxi province of southern China. Hakka cuisine is the cooking style of the Hakka people who are primarily found in southeastern China ( Guangdong and Fujian) but also may be found in Shanxi cuisine (Chinese 晋菜 or 山西菜 is derived from the native cooking styles of the Shanxi region in China and it is famed for Noodles, its fried The cuisine of Hong Kong is Cantonese cuisine with extensive influences from parts of non-Cantonese-speaking China (especially Chaozhou, Dongjiang, Huaiyang cuisine ( is one of the major traditions of the Cuisine of China. 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The Cuisine of Xinjiang (新疆菜 is the food of the Uyghurs ( Uyghur Yemekliri) known for cooking fiery lamb Kebabs and homemade Macanese cuisine is unique to Macau, China and which consists of a blend of southern Chinese and Portuguese cuisines with significant influences Henan cuisine (Chinese 豫菜 or 河南菜 is derived from the native cooking styles of the Henan region in China Yunnan cuisine ( 滇[[wikt 菜|菜]] Pinyin: Diāncài or 云南[[wikt 菜|菜]] pinyin Yúnnán cài is an amalgam of Han Chinese and American Chinese cuisine refers to the style of food served by certain Chinese Restaurants in the United States. The Burmese Chinese or Chinese Burmese are a group of Overseas Chinese born or raised in Burma (Myanmar Canadian Chinese cuisine or Can/Chinese is a popular style of cooking exclusive to take-out and dine-in eateries found across Canada. Caribbean Chinese cuisine is a popular style of food resulting from a fusion of Chinese and West Indian cuisines. 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The Thai Chinese are an Overseas Chinese community who live in Thailand. Taiwan ( Taiwanese: Tâi-oân/Tāi-oân (historically 大灣/台員/大員/台圓/大圓/台窩灣 is an Island in East Asia. Pinyin, more formally Hanyu pinyin, is the most common Standard Mandarin Romanization system in use Pe̍h-ōe-jī ( POJ) ( is an Orthography in the Latin alphabet created and introduced to Fujian and Taiwan by Presbyterian In addition to the following representative dishes from the people of Hoklo (Hō-ló) ethnicity (see Taiwanese (linguistics)), there are also Aboriginal, Hakka, and local derivatives of Chinese cuisines (one famous example of the last is beef noodle soup). Hoklo ( Endonym Hok-ló, Hō-ló, or Ho̍h-ló) commonly refers to those Taiwanese people who claim Han Chinese ( Hokkien Taiwanese aborigines ( Taiwanese Pe̍h-oē-jī: gôan-chū-bîn literally “original inhabitants” is the term commonly applied in reference to the Indigenous peoples Hakka cuisine is the cooking style of the Hakka people who are primarily found in southeastern China ( Guangdong and Fujian) but also may be found in Chinese cuisine ( Traditional Chinese: 中國菜 Simplified Chinese: 中国菜 originated from the various regions of China and has become widespread in Beef noodle soup is a Chinese Noodle soup dish composed of stewed Beef, beef Broth, Vegetables and Chinese noodles It exists

Taiwanese cuisine itself is often associated with influences from mid to southern provinces of China, most notably from the province of Fujian (Hokkien), but influences from all of China can easily be found. This article is about the People's Republic of China province A notable Japanese influence exists due to the period when Taiwan was under Japanese rule. The Japanese colonial period, Japanese rule or the Imperial Japanese occupation, in the context of Taiwan 's history refers to the period between Traditional Chinese food to be found in Taiwan, alongside Fujian and Hakka-style as well as native Taiwanese dishes, includes dishes from Guangdong, Jiangxi, Shanghai, Hunan, Sichuan and Beijing. Guangdong ( EFEO: Kouangtong; Pinyin Guǎngdōng; Postal map spelling: Kwangtung) is a province on the ( Postal map spelling: Kiangsi is a southern province of the People's Republic of China, spanning from the banks of the Yangtze River Shanghai ( 上[[wikt 海|海]] is the largest city in China in terms of population and one of the largest urban areas in the world with over 20 million ( is a province of China, located in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River and south of Lake Dongting (hence the name Hunan, meaning ( Postal map spelling: Szechwan and Szechuan) is a province in western China with its capital in Chengdu.

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Ingredients and culture

Pork, rice, soy are very common ingredients, as with many Taiwanese cuisines. Pork' is the Culinary name for Meat from the domestic Pig ( Sus scrofa) often specifically the fresh meat but can be used as an all-inclusive Rice is a Cereal foodstuff which forms an important part of the diet of many people worldwide and as such it is a staple food for many Beef is far less common, and some Taiwanese (particularly the elderly generation) still refrain from eating it. Beef is the Culinary name for Meat from Bovines especially domestic Cattle (cows This is in part due to the considerations of some Taiwanese Buddhists, a traditional reluctance towards slaughtering precious cattle needed for agriculture, and an emotional attachment to such beasts of labour.

Taiwan's cuisine has also been influenced by its geographic location. Living on a crowded island, the Taiwanese had to look aside from the farmlands for sources of protein. As a result, seafood figures prominently in their cuisine. Seafood is any Sea Animal or Seaweed that is served as Food, or is suitable for eating particularly saltwater animals such This seafood encompasses many different things, from large fish such as tuna and grouper, to sardines and even smaller fish such as anchovies. Tuna, are several Species of ocean-dwelling Fish in the family Scombridae, mostly in the genus Thunnus. For other meanings see Grouper (disambiguation. Groupers are Fish of any of a number of genera in the subfamily Epinephelinae of Crustaceans, squid, and cuttlefish are also eaten. Structure of crustaceans As Arthropods crustaceans have a stiff Exoskeleton, which must be shed to allow the animal to grow ( Ecdysis or molting Squid are marine Cephalopods of the order Teuthida, which comprises around 300 species Cuttlefish are marine animals of the order Sepiida belonging to the Cephalopoda class (which also includes Squid, Octopuses

Because of the island's sub-tropical location, Taiwan has an abundant supply of various fruit, such as papayas, melons and citrus fruit. The papaya (from Carib via Spanish) is the Fruit of the Plant Carica papaya, in the genus Carica. Melon is a term used for various members of the Cucurbitaceae family with fleshy fruit Citrus is a common term and Genus of Flowering plants in the family Rutaceae, originating in tropical and subtropical southeast regions of A wide variety of tropical fruits, imported and native, are also enjoyed in Taiwan. Other agricultural products in general are rice, corn, tea, pork, poultry, beef, fish, and other fruits and vegetables. Rice is a Cereal foodstuff which forms an important part of the diet of many people worldwide and as such it is a staple food for many Maize (ˈmeɪz ( Zea mays L. ssp mays) known as corn in some countries is a cereal grain domesticated in Mesoamerica Tea refers to the cured agricultural product of the leaves leaf buds and internodes of Camellia sinensis, which have been prepared and cured for the market Pork' is the Culinary name for Meat from the domestic Pig ( Sus scrofa) often specifically the fresh meat but can be used as an all-inclusive Poultry is the category of Domesticated Birds which some humans keep for the purpose of collecting their eggs, or kill for their Meat and/or Beef is the Culinary name for Meat from Bovines especially domestic Cattle (cows Fish are aquatic Vertebrate animals that are typically ectothermic (previously Cold-blooded) covered with scales, and equipped with two Fresh ingredients in Taiwan are readily available from markets.

In many of their dishes, the Taiwanese have shown their inventiveness in their selection of spices. Taiwanese cuisine relies on an abundant array of seasonings for flavour: Soy sauce, rice wine, sesame oil, fermented black beans, pickled radishes, peanuts, chili peppers, cilantro (sometimes called Chinese parsley), and a local variety of basil (九層塔, literally meaning "nine storey pagoda"). Soy sauce ( US) soya sauce ( Commonwealth) shoyu ( Japan) or sillao ( Peru) is a fermented Sauce Rice wine is an Alcoholic beverage made from Rice. Unlike Wine, which is made by fermentation of naturally sweet Grapes and other Sesame oil (also known as "gingelly oil" or "til oil" is an edible Vegetable oil derived from Sesame seeds Besides being used as a Cooking Douchi ( Cantonese dao si also called Chinese fermented black beans, is a Flavoring most popular in the Cuisine of China, and is used to make black The radish ( Raphanus sativus) is an edible Root vegetable of the Brassicaceae family that was domesticated in Europe in pre- Peanuts is a syndicated daily and Sunday Comic strip written and illustrated by Charles M The chili pepper, chilli pepper, or chili, is the fruit of the plants from the Genus Capsicum, which are members of the nightshade Coriander ( Coriandrum sativum) also commonly called cilantro, is an annual Herb in the family Apiaceae. Basil ( Ocimum basilicum) (ˈbeɪzəl or /ˈbæzəl/ of the Family Lamiaceae. The resulting dishes thus combine and form interesting tastes which make Taiwanese cuisine simple in format yet complex in experience.

Regional specialities

Chiayi

Turkey rice bowls (火雞肉飯 hǔo jī ròu fàn) are bowls of rice with shredded turkey layered on top, often accompanied by pickled daikon radish. Chiayi City (sometimes romanized as Jiayi) ( Taiwanese: Ka-gī chhī is a city located in the plains of southwestern Taiwan. (from Japanese daikon (大根 literally "large root" is a mild-flavored East Asian giant white Radish. The rice is drizzled with a kind of gravy made from the turkey drippings and soy sauce. Gravy is an English Sauce made often from the juices that run naturally from meat or vegetables during cooking

Hsinchu

Hsinchu is famous for its pork balls, which are often eaten in soup. Hsinchu City ( POJ: Sin-tek is a city in northern Taiwan. Hsinchu is popularly nicknamed "The Windy City" A pork ball is a Chinese Meatball made from finely minced Pork, starch and sometimes Cuttlefish to impart a "bouncy" texture

Rice vermicelli are another Hsinchu specialty. Rice vermicelli are thin noodles made from Rice, sometimes also known as Rice noodles or rice sticks. They are often eaten 'dry' (not in a soup) with mushroom and ground pork.

Dasi, Taoyuan

Dasi dried tofu (大溪豆干 dà xī dòu gān), of which there are two basic kinds, plain dried tofu and flavored dried tofu. This page is about Dasi of Taoyuan County For the borough of the same name in Yilan County see Dasi Station Dasi ( also seen as "Tahsi" People eat dried tofu as a dish or snack in Taiwan.

Taichung

Suncake is the most noted pastry in Taichung. Taichung ( is a city located in west-central Taiwan with a population of just over one million people making it the third largest city on the island after Taipei Suncake is a popular Taiwanese Dessert originally from the city of Taichung in Taiwan. It is baked layered pastry with a sweet center that is often made with honey or molasses.

Tainan City

Pork knuckles (豬腳肉 ti-kha), Tainan dan dan noodles (台南擔仔麵 Tâi-lâm tàⁿ-á-mī), shrimp and meat dumplings (蝦仁肉丸 hê-jîn bah-ôan), and shrimp crackers/biscuits are among the most notable local dishes. Dan dan noodles is a classic dish of Chinese Sichuan cuisine. Another popular dish originating in Tainan is "oily rice" (台南油飯 Tâi-lâm iû-pn̄g), a rice dish containing savoury oils and shredded pork meat, mushrooms, and dried shrimp.

Coffin Bread (棺材板 guān cái bǎn) is similar to French Toast, but filled with savory fillings, such as black pepper beef or curried chicken. French toast (often known as eggy bread in most of the UK - the exception being Scotland and Northern Ireland pain perdu in French pain doré in French-speaking Curry is the English description of any of a general variety of spicy dishes best known in Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan Thick cut bread is dipped in egg, deep fried, cut along three sides, opened and filled, and eaten. Deep frying is a Cooking method in which food is submerged in hot oil or Fat.

Changhua

Changhua is famous for Ba-wan, literally meaning 'meat circle'. Changhua City ( is the county seat of Changhua County in Taiwan. Ba-wan ( is a Taiwanese Snack food, consisting of a 6-8 cm diameter disk-shaped translucent dough filled with a savory stuffing and served They are a kind of large dumpling made from a gelatinous dough and stuffed with pork and vegetables, most commonly mushrooms and bamboo shoots.

Nantou

Nantou is famous for Yimian,tasty, soft noodles in soup and Rou-yuan, which are similar to Ba-wan. Nantou is the name of several places Nantou County (南投縣 of Taiwan Nantou City (南投市 a city in Nantou County Rou-yuan has dried mushrooms and bamboo, along with meat.

Typical dishes

Blood pudding (豬血糕) on a stick
Blood pudding (豬血糕) on a stick
Many flavors of Taiwanese sausages are sold at a night market vendor.
Many flavors of Taiwanese sausages are sold at a night market vendor.

Desserts

Many of the non-dessert dishes are usually considered snacks, not entrees; that is, they have a similar status to Cantonese dim sum or Spanish tapas. Cantonese ( Yue) cuisine comes from Guangdong Province in Southern China, or specifically from Guangzhou (Canton Dim sum is the name for a Chinese cuisine which involves a wide range of light dishes served alongside Chinese tea. Spanish cuisine consists of a variety of dishes which stem from differences in geography culture and climate For the spritual concept see Tapas (Sanskrit; for the Spanish film see Tapas (film. Such dishes are usually only slightly salted, with lots of vegetables along with the main meat (or seafood) item.

Vegetarian restaurants are commonplace with a wide variety of dishes, mainly due to the influence of Buddhism. Vegetarianism is the practice of a diet that excludes Meat (including game and slaughter by-products Fish (including Shellfish and other sea Buddhism is a family of beliefs and practices

There is a type of outdoor barbecue called khòng-iô (焢窯). barbeque block party Kansas cityjpg|thumb|right|275px|A barbecue on a trailer at a Block party in Kansas City. To barbecue in this manner, one first builds a hollow pyramid up with dirt clods. Next, charcoal or wood is burnt inside until the temperature inside the pyramid is very high (the dirt clods should be glowing red). The ingredients to be cooked, such as taro, yam, or chicken, are placed in cans, and the cans are placed inside the pyramid. Taro (from Tahitian or other Polynesian languages) more rarely kalo (from Hawaiian) and gabi in The Philippines, is a Yam is the common name for some species in the genus Dioscorea (family Dioscoreaceae) The chicken ( Gallus gallus, sometimes G gallus domesticus) is a domesticated Fowl which is traditionally believed to have descended from Finally, the pyramid is toppled over the food until cooked.

Night market dishes

A partitioned Taiwanese crepe (潤餅; jūn-piáⁿ) whose wheat-based wrapper is unfried.
A partitioned Taiwanese crepe (潤餅; jūn-piáⁿ) whose wheat-based wrapper is unfried.
Surrounded by ocean on all sides, seafood has been an important staple in the Taiwanese diet. Here is grilled squid sold at a night market vendor.
Surrounded by ocean on all sides, seafood has been an important staple in the Taiwanese diet. Here is grilled squid sold at a night market vendor.

Taiwan's best-known snacks are present in the night markets, where street vendors sell a variety of different foods, from finger foods, drinks, sweets, to sit-down dishes. Night markets in Taiwan are similar to those in China and other areas inhabited by ethnic Chinese such as Southeast Asia. In these markets, one can also find fried and steamed meat-filled buns, oyster-filled omelets, refreshing fruit ices, and much more. Oyster omelette is a Chinese dish which originated in Chaozhou and Fujian. Aside from snacks, appetizers, entrees, and desserts, night markets also have vendors selling clothes, accessories, and offer all kinds of entertainment and products.

Artistic Food

The last timeframe when these foods were in style was the early-to-mid-1980s, before one of many construction booms.

Although not strictly an artistic good, sticks of two or three plums, speared, and covered in a hard, red candy shell were usually sold by the same vendors due to supplier overlap and common ingredients--and as such disappeared at the same time.

sugar painting - Warm sugar liquid is poured onto a (cool) metallic worktable, and the vendor quickly carves the thin layer of sugar into whatever imagery requested by the customer before the sugar inevitably harden. These exquisite pieces of art are then consumed by the customer. Common shapes include animal heads (sometimes whole bodies) and popular objects. Masters of the trade are capable of crafting enormous pieces that is created in parts and then connected together at the end.

dough dolls - dough rolled in sugar and various food coloring (all natural) replaces clay to create small delicate dolls that usually resemble characters from Chinese fables, though other types of dolls are usually made to attract modern customers. Though technically edible, the dough is difficult to digest.

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Notes

  1. ^ Oyster omelet the nation's favorite, Taipei Times, Jun 02, 2007
Cuisine (from French cuisine, "cooking culinary art kitchen" ultimately from Latin coquere, "to cook" is a specific set Chinese cuisine ( Traditional Chinese: 中國菜 Simplified Chinese: 中国菜 originated from the various regions of China and has become widespread in Cooking is the process of preparing Food by applying Heat, selecting measuring and combining of ingredients in an ordered procedure for producing safe and edible
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