In Taiwan, railway bento boxes are a beloved feature of the train system. One of the most popular meals is juicy fried pork chops braised in soy sauce, rice wine, and sesame oil. Recreate the meal at home with Clarissa Wei’s pork chop recipe.
Long before tanghulu—skewered fruit glazed in sugar—became a TikTok darling, it was a snack eaten by Chinese royalty. Today, it’s a popular street food in China and Taiwan. Here’s how to make your own jeweled lollipops at home.
Welcome to Global Eats, Serious Eats’ tour of some of the world’s most exciting food cities. Our next stop is Taipei, where we’re exploring the best night markets, tea houses, and breakfast shops in the city. Your guide is Clarissa Wei, an award-winning food writer and current resident of the city, who is also sharing recipes for making Taiwanese favorites at home.
Originally an obscure breakfast item enjoyed mainly by the Chinese refugees who introduced it, fan tuan—a portable burrito-shaped rice roll typically filled with pork floss and a crispy cruller—has become an everyday staple in Taiwan.
