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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

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 decorative plate holds crispy, breaded slices of Taiwanese fried chicken alongside a fresh green salad with mixed leafy greens.

Taiwanese Fried Chicken

Soup

Feature photo of the Chinese soup egg drop

Keto Egg Drop Soup (Grandma’s Recipe, Authentic)

Main Course

Mongolian Chicken recipe with crispy edges and Paleo Whole30 Mongolian sauce from I Heart Umami.

Mongolian Chicken

Soup

A close-up of a bowl of Chinese Tomato Egg Drop Soup, garnished with chopped green onions, herbs, and red tomato pieces, with the golden broth visible.

Tomato Egg Drop Soup

Side Dishes

Feature image shows Taiwanese cabbage sauteed and served in a blue white colored plate, served with an optional topping - seared shrimp.

Sautéed Taiwanese Cabbage Recipe

Side Dishes

Feature image shows carrots and celery julienned and seasoned as a cold salad, served in a white color bowl.

Asian Carrot-Celery Slaw

Main Course

Paleo Mongolian Beef with juicy sizzling hot beef steak s gluten-free, Whole30 and Keto friendly from I Heart Umami.

Paleo Mongolian Beef

How To & Guides

Photo shows thinly sliced tender beef stir-fried in a saute pan

How To Make Tender Beef Stir Fry (velveting beef)

Breakfast

Feature image shows an overhead shot of Taiwanese dan bing served over a blue white color oval plate with sauce drizzled on top.

Dan Bing (Taiwanese egg pancake)

Main Course

Paleo Chinese Shrimp Tomato Stir-Fry Whole30 Stir-Fry Shrimp Recipe with silky scrambled eggs.

Chinese Shrimp Tomato Stir-Fry

Main Course

Easy and low carb Paleo Dan Dan Zucchini Noodles recipe with crispy crumble pork and bok choy vegetable in creamy sesame noodle dressing.

Paleo Dan Dan Noodles

Appetizers

A close-up of a hand holding a browned meatball with a fork above a plate filled with more meatballs, perfect inspiration for paleo meatball recipes, with a small bowl of white dipping sauce in the background.

Paleo Popcorn Meatballs

Soup

Image shows a bowl of healthy nutritious paleo egg drop soup with shiitake, ground meat in a savory soup broth.

Paleo egg drop soup

Snacks

Chinese Tea Eggs

Chinese Tea Eggs

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