Taiwanese food and customs: Taiwan and mainland China share the same clan and culture, so they are very close in customs and habits, but there are also some special taboos.
Taiwanese people are prohibited from sending rice dumplings because it is customary for mourning families in Taiwan to make rice dumplings. They are also prohibited from sending sweet fruits, which in Taiwan refer to rice cakes and are a common New Year sacrifice. They are not allowed to send handkerchiefs, which are gifts given by the host to mourners after the funeral.
, meaning farewell to the deceased.
If you don’t give a fan, there is a saying in Taiwan that “if you give a fan, you’ll never see me again”; if you don’t give a knife or scissors, it means “cut in two”; it is forbidden to give an umbrella, as “umbrella” and “san” have the same pronunciation.
Taiwanese delicacies include: 1. Guazirou. The main ingredients of Guazirou are minced pork and pickled cucumbers, mixed with garlic. Common seasonings include rice wine, soy sauce, ginger, white pepper, star anise and sugar.
Melon meat is a common condiment for stir-fries, rice, porridge or noodles.
Taiwanese melon meat is usually served hot and topped with chopped scallions and a drizzle of sesame oil.
2. Braised eel Braised eel is very common in night markets in Taiwan.
The way it is made is also very homely, first fry the eel and then stew it.
Usually this dish is served with noodles and some chopped cilantro.
3. Slate BBQ Slate BBQ is a traditional meat dish of the Atayal people, one of the original fans of Taiwan.
The meat is seasoned with rice wine and grilled on hot stones.
Slate grilled meat is usually eaten at lunch, with bamboo tube rice.
4. Fly head is a classic stir-fry dish, which contains minced pork, black beans, chive flowers, chili peppers and various seasonings.
This is a home-cooked dish best served with rice or porridge.
5. Shrimp and meatballs Shrimp and meatballs are a specialty of Tainan. They are made from a mixture of shrimp and other meat (usually pork), and are wrapped in soft and glutinous rice noodles.
Shrimp and meatballs are usually steamed or boiled and often served with a variety of seasonings such as garlic sauce, mustard sauce, and chili sauce.
Shrimp Meatballs can be eaten as a snack, appetizer or side dish.