Amis Stone-Slab Barbecue
Amis Wild Greens
Kinmen Cantonese Porridge
Kinmen Peanut Candy
Taiwan / East coast & offshore islands (Hualien, Taitung, Penghu, Kinmen)

East Coast and Islands

7 dishes · 29 ingredients · 8 techniquesReference
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The Pantry

Soy SauceSoy SauceSugarSugarGarlicGarlicGingerGingerSesame OilSesame OilLemonLemonChili PepperChili PepperRiceRice
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Proteins

EggEggSquidSquidChickenChickenPorkPorkPork BellyPork BellyPork LiverPork LiverWhite FishWhite Fish

Vegetables

Wild Greens

Fruits

LemonLemonGoji BerryGoji BerryRed DateRed DateCactus Fruit

Herbs & Spices

GingerGingerGarlicGarlicChili PepperChili PepperBetel LeafBetel LeafMountain Pepper

Grains & Staples

SugarSugarRiceRicePastryPastryGlass NoodleGlass NoodleGround PeanutsGround PeanutsMaltoseMaltose

Sauces & Condiments

Sesame OilSesame OilSoy SauceSoy SauceRice WineRice WineFried ShallotFried ShallotKinmen Kaoliang Liquor

Other

IceIce

How They Cook

Techniques that define this cuisine

01

Stir Frying

Kinmen Sorghum-Liquor ChickenPenghu Squid Noodles
02

Blanching

Amis Wild Greens
03

Boiling

Amis Wild GreensKinmen Cantonese PorridgeKinmen Peanut Candy
04

Grilling

Amis Stone-Slab Barbecue
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Marinating
Braising
Sauteing
Simmering

Other regions

Siblings within Taiwanese — each its own tradition.

Taipei
12

Capital regional center — beef noodle soup, gua bao, night markets, bubble tea origin.

Tainan
11

Southern sweet capital — oyster omelette, danzai noodles, dan zai mian, southern sugar.

Hakka Taiwanese
10

Mountain Hakka — lei cha pounded tea, ginger duck, preserved-vegetable stir-fries.

Central
8

Central plain and hill country — sun cakes, bubble tea origin, Lugang old-port baking, taro and bamboo traditions.

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Signature Dishes (7)

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