25+ Most Popular Taiwanese Street Food To Taste In 2022
Have you ever spent time learning more about Taiwanese street foods? I know foods in Taiwan are prevalent globally, and you can easily find their variations in your neighborhood; yet, the authentic ones are different.
Therefore, you should take a look at my suggestions today to know more about them. From the hearty noodles, yummy seafood treats to the luscious desserts, Taiwanese people sell all of them on the streets.
Thanks to that, their street cuisine is unique and worth trying once in a lifetime.
Noodles, Rice And Bao (Dumplings) To Try On Taiwan Streets
When it comes to favorable Asian recipe or dish recommendations, you should first mention their signature soupy noodles, dumplings, and delicious rice-y dishes. Trust me; you will regret not giving these foods a try.
1. Tà-Á-MÄ« (Slack Season Noodles Soup / Danzai Noodles)
Danzai Noodles, or Tà-Á-MÄ«, is an ancient treat initially created in Tainan during the Qing dynasty (a hundred years ago). Some records show that it was introduced to the whole region in 1895, and they believe a local fisherman was its creator.
Although shrimp is a must-have component in a Danzai Noodles bowl; yet, it is not a dish that calls for shrimp only. Besides the chewy wheat noodles and shrimps/prawns, the chefs will use pork sauce, minced pork, bean sprout, and veggies in this delicacy.
About the interesting name, Slack Season Noodles Soup, people in Taiwan call the food that way because they initially prepared it during the off-season/slack season. During that time, the typhoons caused tons of trouble, and the fishers could not go fishing for a living/food.
Because of that, fish is not a common ingredient or topping for Tà-Á-MÄ«. Don’t worry; these other things are already enough to make this noodle soup filling.
2. Ô-Á MÄ«-Sòa / Oyster Mee Sua (Oyster Vermicelli / Oyster Noodles)
Let’s move on to another Taiwanese noodle delicacy with seafood! Besides the use of fresh oysters (a Taiwanese creation), the noodles used in this delicacy have their origin in Fujian, China.
If you have no idea for a delicious breakfast treat yet, you can try these palatable Oyster Noodles. The thin Misua noodle strands pair well with the starchy soup filled with bonito flakes, ginger, minced garlic, and other herbs.
With the same broth recipe, Taiwanese people also created several other variations with other toppings. Although it is best to have Oyster Mee Sua for breakfast, feel free to have it in other meals of the day.
Don’t forget to flavor your noodle bowl with additional black rice vinegar, chili, and soy sauce! These condiments can enhance your food efficiently.
3. Niu Rou Mian (Taiwanese Beef Noodles)
You will undoubtedly be “bewitched” if you experience Taipei’s (Taiwan) famous beef noodles. When wandering around the Niu Rou Mian stores, you can feel the smell of the food filling up the atmosphere.
The delicacy is an authentic Taiwanese treat and was first made by the Kuomintang veterans from Sichuan province.
Although there aren’t many sophisticated components in the recipe, the chefs need to handle each part with care. For example, they will braise the beef with plenty of herbs and spices before pairing with the golden noodles.
The thick broth with beef bones, herbs, tomatoes, garlic, and fragrant spices is the heart of this meal. They all resonate and provide a delightful flavor that you adore. You will surely want to try this meal again after tasting it once.
4. Lu Rou Fan (Taiwanese Braised Pork Rice)
This Taiwanese street food is made from stewed pork belly or shoulder with many ingredients in a long time. A secret here is that the cooks will utilize the unused sauce from the previous day for the next day, and that is why it has such a special deliciousness.
It takes quite a while to complete, but you will definitely find it completely worth it once you try it. Traditionally, the yummy Braised Pork matches well with white rice; but you still have the second option of noodles.
For the side dishes for this food, pickled cucumbers and shiitake mushrooms are some of my most favorite ones. This is a prevalent filling dish at night markets, so if you want to find a dish that will fill up your empty stomach, then opt for Lu Rou Fan.
5. Hoe-Koe Bah-Pn̄g / Huo Ji Rou Fan (Turkey Rice)
Not in the mood for pork? Then this Turkey Rice will be a preferable option. Turkey is not native to Asia; Dutch settlers were the first to bring this chicken to China in the 1600s.
Later on, in 1949, Ling Tianshou created Huo Ji Rou Fan and started to sell it in his hometown, Chiayi. Including only shredded turkey meat on a plate/bowl of hot rice with drizzled soy sauce, Huo Ji Rou Fan is simple, yet easy to eat to any person.
In Taiwan, Turkey Rice is a prevalent late-night treat so you can easily find random street vendors or night markets. Remember to eat it with pickled vegetables to enhance its flavors. My recommendation for you is daikon radish. Read More…
