It has been a busy, busy month! With the holidays coming up and Tyand I's wedding getting much closer, we are in go, go, go mode. But here is a little more of Taiwan. Here are some more pictures of the cuisine and the city for you.
I got to tour one of Taiwan's famous night markets, Shilin night market. It's full of fun foods and great finds. When you go, you have to get the Oyster Omelette (่ตไป็ , pronounced oagen). Oagen is a fantastic mix of scrambled eggs, scallions, cabbage, fresh oysters, and gelatinous flour, coated in a beautiful sweet and savory sauce. The stand selling the oagen had dozens and dozens of customers lined up waiting to try a bite, and for good reason. Oagen is one of those dishes that defines Taiwanese cuisine.
Another Taiwanese favorite is stinky tofu and boy is it one of my personal favorites. It's exactly how it's described, it's stinky. But the crispiness of the tofu skin and the soft texture of the tofu itself, mixed with the wonderful pickled cabbage and hot sauce, you've got the perfect bite.
You'll find stands like this everywhere you go in Taiwan. They sell a wonderful mix of tofu, meats, and more meats. It's the perfect snack to go. My favorite thing to get in stands like this are the tofu squares, the fish cakes, and the duck heads! Just don't forget to ask for a little spice when they prepare your snack.
Another specialty dish is pork intestine soup. It's a simple broth with rice and pork intestines. It's not a complex soup, but it's so flavorful, especially with a dash of white pepper. We got ours to go, but here is a snapshot of it being prepared!
The next I want to share with you is a drink that defines Taiwanese culture. Most people would guess bubble tea, but not quite so. This drink has been around for ages. It's the perfect Taiwanese drink that helps cool you down and renews your palette. It's an ice tea, with lime, grass jelly and tapioca. It's super refreshing and a wonderful end to all those snacks we've enjoyed at the night market.
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