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Home › Recipe Index › Cuisines › Taiwanese

Taiwanese recipes

Taiwanese food holds a special place in my heart. People often ask, “What’s the difference between Taiwanese and Chinese food?” While there are many similarities, Taiwanese cuisine tends to be lighter, more savory and sweet, and less spicy.

Taiwanese cooking is all about simplicity, with dishes that are comforting yet packed with delicious umami flavor. Whether you’re a beginner learning to make Taiwanese cuisine or a pro craving mom’s home cooking, these recipes will delight and bring the best of Taiwan to your kitchen.

Main Course

Image shows stir fried napa cabbage with chicken breasts and shiitake served on a white plate

Chicken Cabbage Stir Fry

Main Course

Photo shows Mongolian shrimp with velveted shrimp stir fried with ginger, spring onions, and chili peppers served in a white plate.

Mongolian shrimp

Appetizers

Image shows Din tai fung copycat green beans with crisp exterior and topped with loads of minced garlic served in a white plate.

Din Tai Fung Green Beans Air Fryer

How To & Guides

Image shows chicken breast thinly sliced and seasoned with baking soda to tenderize the meat before stir frying

Chinese chicken stir fry marinade (How to velvet chicken)

Main Course

Photo shows Yuxiang Chinese eggplant stir fried with garlic sauce served on a white plate

Chinese Eggplant With Garlic Sauce

Appetizers

Photo shows air fryer salt and pepper tofu served on a white plate with salt pepper seasoning on the side.

Salt and pepper tofu air fryer (椒鹽豆腐)

How To & Guides

A close shot shows thinly sliced beef marinated with tenderize seasoning in a white bowl

Beef Stir Fry Marinade

Side Dishes

Smashed Chinese cucumber salad served on a white plate.

Chinese Smashed Cucumber Salad (拍黃瓜)

Condiments

A cover image shows different types of Asian sauces can be used for grilled poultry chicken

23+ Best sauces for grilled chicken (Asian-inspired)

Snacks

A close shot shows crispy crunchy Taiwanese popcorn chicken with crushed basil leaves served in a light pink big plate.

Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken (鹽酥雞)

Side Dishes

An overhead photo shows silken soft tofu sliced and served in a light gray color plate with dressing and garnish over a blue color napkin

Silken Tofu Recipe

Side Dishes

An overhead close shot shows the cooked noodles tossed with peanut sauce with diced cucumbers on the side in a neutral color plate.

Spicy peanut noodles

Main Course

A close shot shows beef stir-fried in shacha sauce and served in a yellow color bowl

Sha cha beef

Main Course

Photo shows a hot pot loaded with vegetables with dipping sauces on the side

Vegan Hot Pot

Condiments

Feature image shows 5 different flavors of hot pot sauces all homemade over a light beige background

Hot pot Sauces

Main Course

Sha cha chicken served with white rice on a white color plate with yellow napkin on the side and a fork

Sha Cha Chicken

Condiments

homemade sha cha sauce served in a blue white color small bowl with spoon inside.

Shacha Sauce

Side Dishes

Diced cucumbers tossed in chili honey sauce in a white bowl

Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe (Din Tai Fung-Inspired)

Main Course

A plate of crunchy Taiwanese fried chicken cut up with salads

Taiwanese Fried Chicken Cutlets (Air Fryer, Stovetop)

Side Dishes

Sauteed garlicky green beans with sesame recipe

Chinese Garlic Green Beans Recipe

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