Crash Course for Understanding Taiwanese Food
Taipei and Taiwan offer some amazingly delicious, unique, and engaging food s . There are tons of foods new to a first time visitor from the west, and flavors get combined in new and innovative ways on otherwise classic foods. Being open minded and trying whatever looks interesting is a great way to have some new and memorable food experiences. Health standards in Taiwan are actually quite high so you shouldn't write off street food just because it's being sold from a cart . If you 're very picky or have doubts, choose busy places with high food turn over. Introduction and Overview As a general rule food is served hot unless there is some indication in its name that it will be cold. This includes the scorching hot summer months. For a reason the authors can't figure out is that food is always served scalding hot, and you should always assume food is molten hot when it arrives at your table . Soups can be especially punishing on the tongue or palate, as well as to...