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, Taipei . The item on the bottom left is a spring roll that became too soggy.]] There are several cuisines in Taiwan . In addition to the following representative dishes from the Hoklo (Hō-ló) ethnicity (see Taiwanese Language ), there are also Aboriginal , Hakka , and local derivatives of Chinese Cuisine s (one famous example of the last is Beef Noodle Soup ). In Taiwan, many of the diverse cuisines from the different parts of China converge. Traditional Chinese food to be found in Taiwan, alongside Taiwanese and Hakka-style dishes, includes dishes from Fujian, Guangdang, Jiangxi, Shanghai, Hunan, Sichuan and Beijing. INGREDIENTS AND CULTURE Pork , Rice , Soy are very common ingredients, as with many Chinese cuisines. Beef is far less common, and some Taiwanese (particularly the elderly generation) still refrain from eating it. This is in part due to a traditional reluctance to 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. This seafood encompasses many different things, from large fish such as tuna and grouper, to sardines and even tiny fish the length of a thumbnail. Crustaceans and squid/cuttlefish are also eaten. Because of the island's subtropical location, Taiwan has an abundant supply of various fruit, such as papayas, melons and citrus. Some of Taiwan's agricultural products in general are rice, corn, vegetables, fruit, tea; pork, poultry, beef and fish/seafood. The scarcity of natural resources has made for hard living on the island. As the Taiwanese had to make do with very little, they showed remarkable adaptiveness, craftiness and creativity when it came to preparing food. From many of their dishes, the Taiwanese have shown their inventiveness in the selection of spices. Taiwanese cuisine relies on an abundant array of seasonings for flavour: Soy sauce, rice wine and sesame oil, Black beans, pickled radishes, peanuts, chili peppers, parsley, and a local variety of basil ("nine story tower"). The resulting dishes thus combine and layer interesting tastes which make Taiwanese cuisine simple in format yet complex in experience. FAMOUS DISHES AND SNACKS IN EACH OF THE MAIN CITIES Hsinchu Pork spheres, often eaten in a soup. Dasi Dasi Dried Tofu (大溪豆干), a snack Taichung Suncake (tàiyáng bĭng) is the most noted snack in Taichung. Tainan Pork knuckles (, : hê-jîn-bah-oân), and shrimp crackers/biscuits are among the most notable local dishes. Coffin Bread () is similar to French Toast , but filled with savory fillings, such as Black Pepper Beef or Curry Chicken. Thick cut bread is dipped in egg, Deep Fried , cut along three sides, opened and filled, and eaten. TYPICAL DISHES
Desserts
Many of the non-dessert dishes are usually considered snacks, not entrees; that is, they have a similar status to the Cantonese Dim Sum or the Spanish Tapas . 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. There is a type of outdoor Barbecue called Khòng-iâu (焢窯). To barbecue in this manner, first build a hollow pyramid up with dirt clods. Next, burn some charcoal or wood inside until the temperature inside the pyramid is very high (the dirt clods should be glowing red). Finally, place some Taro , Yam , or Chicken in cans in the pyramid and topple the pyramid over the food. Keep the items under the hot dirt clods until they are thoroughly cooked. Taiwanese people also eat a lot of fruit, both local and imported. (豬血糕) on a stick]] NIGHT MARKET DISHES Taiwan's best-known snacks are present in the Night Market s. Stinky Tofu (臭豆腐, chhàu tāu-hū, chòu dòufǔ) is one example; the aroma of stinky tofu is intimidating at first but can be an acquired taste. In these markets, one can also find fried and steamed meat-filled buns, oyster-filled omelets, refreshing fruit ices, and much more. SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINKS
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