The Food of Taiwan: Recipes from the Beautiful Island

Erway (The Art of Eating In) introduces readers to the culture, history, and tastes of Taiwan, a small island off the eastern coast of China. The lush natural landscapes of Taiwan are well suited for agricultural crops such as sugarcane and rice, and its seashores bring in an abundance of seafood. The excellent introduction to the country's background will help readers understand ingredient choices and flavors from a cultural point of view. The book includes an abundance of pork and seafood recipes such as red braised pork belly and oysters with black bean sauce that are complimented with recipes for a variety of lighter dishes (sauteed water spinach with fermented tofu, king oyster mushrooms sauteed with ginger), condiments (pickled mustard greens relish), and sauces (tomato-based sweet and sour sauce). The sizable dessert section highlights the tropical fruit flavors native to the island.