10 Tasty Taiwanese Recipes to Make at Home

Sydnee Hermann

Updated on May 10, 2024

Taiwanese-Style Three Cup Chicken

San bei ji, also called three cup chicken, is a beloved recipe for chicken that's braised in equal parts soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice wine. The sauce has a sweet kick from a little white sugar and plenty of texture from the crispy Thai basil leaves.

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Taiwanese Dumplings

Delicious dumplings, especially of the soup variety, are popular in Taiwan. This version uses a filling of ground pork, napa cabbage, peppers, ginger, and cilantro to create bold flavor in each bite.

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Taiwanese Sesame Oil Chicken Stew

If you're under the weather, or just wanting to warm up, this Taiwanese version of chicken noodle is the perfect choice. Bone-in chicken is boiled with two types of sesame oil (light and dark) along with fresh ginger to make a comforting broth that's then paired with incredibly thin somen noodles for maximum slurping.

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Taiwanese Pork Chops

Fried pork chops are a beloved lunchbox treat in Taiwan, often paired with rice, pickled mustard greens, and a . While sweet potato starch is traditionally used for the crispy coating, easier-to-find cornstarch is substituted in this recipe.

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Stir-Fried Taiwanese Cabbage

Slightly flat and oblong, Taiwanese cabbage stands out from regular green cabbage by both its shape and light green color. It has a sweeter taste and tender texture, making it perfect for a simple stir-fry.

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Homemade Brown Sugar Bubble Tea

Boba tea, also known as bubble tea, originated in Taiwan and is a delightful treat of (often milky) tea with chewy tapioca pearls at the bottom. Recreate your own at home by whipping up a brown sugar syrup for the boba and mixing it with a creamy black tea.

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Taiwanese Spicy Beef Noodle Soup

Taiwan's national dish, beef noodle soup, is packed to the brim with flavor thanks to plenty of garlic, chiles, green onions, and Chinese five-spice powder. This slow cooker version makes things even easier, simply requiring you to mix the ingredients and walk away for a few hours.

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Taiwanese Ground Pork and Pickled Cucumbers

A perfect balance of umami and tangy, this Taiwanese-style recipe cooks ground pork in a soy and rice wine sauce before pairing it with sour pickled cucumbers. Serve over rice to sop up the extra sauce.

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Tsao Mi Fun (Taiwanese Fried Rice Noodles)

Tsao Mi Fun in a dark bowl — AllrecipesPhoto

Seasoned with Chinese five-spice powder and black mushrooms, this recipe features rice noodles that are pan fried until soft. Paired up with pork loin, eggs, and veggies, it makes a filling one-dish meal.

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Popcorn Chicken (Taiwanese)

A common snack served at boba/bubble tea shops, Taiwanese popcorn chicken is also sometimes referred to as salt and pepper chicken. These savory bite-size pieces are coated in a spiced tempura batter before being fried to golden brown perfection.

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