Great Hakka Food Culture
Taiwanese Hakka Food Culture
Taiwanese Hakka of Northern Taiwan have one of the riches food cultures on the island of Taiwan. They are famous for their extraordinary market snacks, and original delicacies found throughout the island has made the night market a famous place to eat. From the kitchens of the Hakka people there is an emerging of a whole new cuisine combining the new, and the traditions of the past. Hakka cuisine comes from a small group of people making up little more than ten percent of the population of Taiwan. Historically they originate from China as nomadic peoples who broke off from the south and took small boats over to the remote island of Formosa Taiwan. From this group of people in Northern Taiwan come a whole new kind of cooking, the treats are new, different, and delicious but with the traditions of the past.
The Hakka are quickly becoming known for it's many textures used in their cooking even with recipes dating back hundreds of years. They like to add strong and aromatic ingredients, and enjoy using fragrant herbs and specialty flowers. These local flowers add fragrance, color, and subtle flavors to their cooking. Hakka cuisine is outwardly simple but incredibly delicious. Their creations are quickly taking a major spot at the Night Markets, and more people are beginning to enjoy the old comfort food of their past.
They are simple! They are original! They are delicious!
One of the market favorites is a simple Chicken soup. It is prepared in a rich chicken broth. Added into the broth are bites of tender chicken and pork. Plenty of bamboo shoots and seaweed make their way into this traditional soup. It is warming on a cold and windy winter's day. You often see tender breaded tofu cubes close by, and sometimes added into the soup.
So when you decide to explore the mountains of Hakka country or some of China or Taiwan's night markets keep an eye out for this, and other original dishes from this unique group of people.
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I am a huge fan of street food to begin with and this sounds fantastic. The use of flowers makes it all the more interesting.
It can be really good all around the world.
He has managed to wake my appetite, thanks for the info