Taiwanese Comfort Food

As the temperatures dip and days shorten, it’s time to cook meals full of warmth and comfort. Chef Instructor Henry will teach you classic Taiwanese dishes that embody autumn! If you’ve never traveled to Taiwan, you might not have encountered these foods before. Henry is excited to share these lesser-known dishes with you!

First, we’ll make Bawan, which is a true Taiwanese creation. Utilizing sweet potato starch, the wrapper is a thick, chewy, QQ texture enveloping luscious mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and pork. We steam these dumplings in a bowl and oil-poach them. Next, we’ll make a savory sticky rice dish called Oil Rice. This classic long-grain sticky rice dish is a perfect side dish and some might say, a great addition to your Thanksgiving table. We'll be talking about the difference between long- and short-grain sticky rice, and how to properly steam (not boil) your rice. Lastly, we’ll make Sesame Oil Chicken. In Taiwan, this dish would be classified as food as medicine. Filled with warming spices, it's often served to postpartum mothers or anyone healing from illness. It's aromatic, savory, and beloved. If you've not had this before, you'll be happy to know it!

Step into fall with warming, comforting foods from Taiwan!

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Bawan—Sweet Potato Dumplings with Mushrooms, Bamboo Shoots, and Pork

You Fan or Oil Rice

Sesame Oil Chicken with Wheat Noodles

Stir-Fried Seasonal Vegetables

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