{"product_id":"50-taiwanese-soul-food-recipes-kelly-johnson-9798349302442","title":"50 Taiwanese Soul Food Recipes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTaiwanese soul food\u003c\/em\u003e is deeply rooted in the island's history, blending indigenous, Chinese, and Japanese influences into comforting and flavorful dishes. It encompasses a wide array of home-style meals, often characterized by rich, umami-packed broths, tender meats, and a variety of vegetables. A typical Taiwanese meal could feature staples like \u003cem\u003elu rou fan\u003c\/em\u003e (braised pork over rice), \u003cem\u003ebeef noodle soup\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003edan zai noodles\u003c\/em\u003e. Taiwanese cuisine is also known for its deep respect for texture, such as the chewy noodles in \u003cem\u003echilled buckwheat noodles\u003c\/em\u003e or the crispy exterior of \u003cem\u003epopcorn chicken\u003c\/em\u003e. The use of soy sauce, fermented tofu, and pickled vegetables adds layers of complexity to the flavors, elevating simple dishes into comfort food that is both nourishing and hearty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the savory dishes, Taiwanese soul food includes a variety of sweet treats that have become beloved comfort foods. \u003cem\u003eTaro balls\u003c\/em\u003e, chewy tapioca balls made from mashed taro root, are a common dessert, often served with sweet syrup or in a warm soup. \u003cem\u003ePineapple cake\u003c\/em\u003e, with its soft, buttery crust and tangy filling, is a classic Taiwanese pastry that carries both nostalgia and pride in every bite. The balance of flavors-salty, sweet, and savory-along with the generous use of local ingredients like fresh herbs, tofu, and soybeans, defines the essence of Taiwanese soul food, offering a sense of warmth and familiarity that evokes memories of home and family gatherings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kelly Johnson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798349302442\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Marick Booster\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/20\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 66\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.39lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.14d","brand":"Kelly Johnson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48519979041023,"sku":"9798349302442","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f1317e1a-2547-4596-a775-ffecdd723517.jpg?v=1778739989","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/50-taiwanese-soul-food-recipes-kelly-johnson-9798349302442","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}