Written by Naomi Sím. The article introduces “rosettation,” a method of translating between minoritised languages like Tâigí and Gaelic via dominant ones. The Tâigael project explores linguistic solidarity, reader responses, and political tensions. Rosettation emerges as both a pragmatic strategy and a literary experiment, which enables new forms of intercultural dialogue despite inherent compromises.Continue reading| Taiwan Insight
Written by Lisa LacDonald. This article reflects on orchids in Scotland and Taiwan as metaphors for translation. While Scottish orchids evoke resilience, Taiwanese orchids embody richness and locality. The author highlights the difficulty of conveying cultural nuance across languages, framing translation as both interpretation and resistance, balancing fidelity, accessibility, and the preservation of linguistic diversity.Continue reading| Taiwan Insight
Written by Elissa Hunter-Dorans. This article reflects on how maternal and grandmaternal figures embody the preservation of Taiwanese and Gaelic. Through Tâigael, the author explores oral tradition…| Taiwan Insight
It’s always hard to entice someone to try, let alone spend time to cook something which they share utterly zero cultural or emotional connections with. We are after all, creatures of habits and comforts, and both were properly brought up to not speak to strangers. ...| Lady and Pups – Lady and Pups
Written by Hannah Stevens and Will Buckingham. The article introduces Tâigael: Stories from Taiwanese & Gaelic, a translation project linking two minoritised languages through English and Mandarin as bridges. Writers reflect on linguistic solidarity, maternal legacies in “mother tongues,” risks of reinforcing hierarchies, and ecological fidelity in translation. Together, their essays highlight translation’s generative, resistant, and collaborative potential.Continue reading| Taiwan Insight
Recreate the delightful taste of Taiwanese scallion bread at home. Soft, chewy, and full of savory goodness!| Cooking in Chinglish
The taste of Taiwanese night markets: Classic Taiwanese shaved ice (baobing) recipe with snow-like ice, ginger syrup, strawberries, sweetened condensed milk, lychee, and creamy pudding.| The Sound of Cooking
The Taiwanese popcorn chicken features tender pieces of chicken covered in the crunchy yet light coating and gentle heat from the spiced salt.| Beyond Sweet and Savory
Taiwanese bamboo salad highlights crisp, sweet fresh bamboo shoots. Served with a creamy, umami-rich dressing, this dish is simple yet packed with flavor—refreshing with a hint of sweetness.| The Sound of Cooking
Written by Thomas Fliß. This article introduces the workshop “Mapping Taiwan Teaching – Teaching Taiwan in Script, Speech and Performance” at Trier University, which focused on te…| Taiwan Insight
This cozy Taiwanese bamboo shoot soup will instantly transport you to the kitchens of Taiwan. Each spoonful offers a delightful crunch and a subtly sweet note reminiscent of tender baby corn. It features fresh bamboo shoots, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs, and a simple clear broth from simmered pork ribs – it's light yet brimming with deep... Read On → The post bamboo shoot soup appeared first on The Sound of Cooking.| The Sound of Cooking
Smashed cucumbers tossed in a fragrant, tangy garlic chili oil dressing. Refreshingly crunchy, spicy yet cooling — the perfect hot day dish as summer nears. A classic method in many regions of Chin…| Chez Jorge
This easy lychee drink highlights the delicious yet delicate flavors of lychee without overpowering it. Plus, one ingredient that makes the perfect flavor pairing. Enjoy as a mocktail or cocktail!| The Sound of Cooking
This chef-curated list is the ultimate source for the most delicious Asian soup recipes – many Taiwanese, Vietnamese, Korean, Filipino, Chinese, Indonesian, and Asian cuisine-inspired recipes.| The Sound of Cooking
Enjoy restaurant quality, classic Taiwanese hot pot at home! Easily make a flavorful broth filled with tender vegetables, umami-rich ingredients, and succulent meat right at the table with loved ones.| The Sound of Cooking
A popular Taiwanese street-style scallion pancake that is ultra crispy and fall-apart flaky. As opposed to the ubiquitous 蔥油餅 (Cong You Bing), these are known as 蔥抓餅 (Cong Zhua Bing), which conveys how easily you can pull apart its layers. These are the kinds of pancakes you’ll find sold by old ladies at street vendors… Read More »Flaky Scallion Pancakes (蔥抓餅)| Chez Jorge
Thick and glossy sweet red bean soup (紅豆湯) with soft, chewy tang yuan (湯圓). A heavenly pairing! One of my favorite traditional desserts. Sweet red bean soup is a ubiquitous one amongst East Asian cuisine – you’ll find the dessert enjoyed in China, Korea, Taiwan, and Japan alike. Growing up in Taiwan, I’ve certainly had… Read More »Sweet Red Bean Soup (with Tang Yuan)| Chez Jorge
An oxymoron-sounding name, but a real Taiwanese classic: Frozen Baked Sweet Potatoes. These are baked to caramel-sweet perfection, then frozen to achieve an almost popsicle-like texture. Sweet potatoes are a staple in Taiwanese cuisine: they are second to rice as the starch of choice. In Taiwan, these are so commonplace you’ll find them packaged in… Read More »Frozen Baked Sweet Potato (冰烤地瓜)| Chez Jorge
Make this easy, restaurant-quality lotus root soup with tender pork ribs any day. The clear broth is surprisingly flavorful and full of nourishing ingredients!| The Sound of Cooking
These delicious tuna buns are staples in Asian bakeries that are perfect for a grab and go breakfast or snack or a picnic meal!| Cooking in Chinglish
Taiwanese brown sugar cake is unlike your typical cake: though tender and moist, it's also satisfyingly springy and chewy. Try it today!| Cooking in Chinglish
This simple appetizer is a flavorful combination of braised tofu, daikon radish, and konbu (kelp) all simmered in a classic savory Taiwanese sauce. A traditional, umami-rich appetizer or side dish.| The Sound of Cooking
This easy aiyu jelly is an unforgettable Taiwanese dessert that’s light, refreshing, and perfect on a hot summer day. Make this traditional dessert just like the ones sold at night markets in Taiwan.| The Sound of Cooking
Every chef needs to have this classic fried rice recipe in their back pocket. Made of tender veggies sauteed in butter, cooked eggs, and leftover rice brought together with a bit of soy sauce, it's simple perfection.| Table for Two® by Julie Chiou
Even a museum for political prisoners in Taiwan shows how people ate during the island's darkest chapter of history.| HapaMama
We took the high speed rail from Taipei for a short beach getaway in Kenting, Taiwan. Read on to see pictures and find out how| HapaMama
This quick and easy sha cha chicken takes only 15 minutes to make and packs a ton of umami-rich flavor! Enjoy with white rice and veggies.| The Sound of Cooking
These step by step instructions will help you make your own mouthwateringly fragrant and melt-in-your-mouth delicious Taiwanese lu rou fan!| Cooking in Chinglish
This fried rice with salted pork belly, egg and scallion is so fragrant and delicious, you won't believe how quick and easy it is to make!| Cooking in Chinglish
