Made in Taiwan: Recipes and Stories from the Island Nation (A Cookbook)

NAMED A BEST COOKBOOK OF 2023 BY THE NEW YORK TIMES, SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE,
WIRED, GOOD HOUSEKEEPING, LOS ANGELES TIMES, DELISH, EPICURIOUS, and SERIOUS
EATS An in-depth exploration of the vibrant food and culture of Taiwan,
including never-before-seen exclusive recipes and gorgeous photography.
Taipei-based food journalist Clarissa Wei presents Made in Taiwan, a cookbook
that celebrates the island nation’s unique culinary identity—despite a refusal
by the Chinese government to recognize its sovereignty. The expansive book
contains deeply researched essays and more than 100 recipes inspired by the
people who live in Taiwan today. For generations, Taiwanese cuisine has been
miscategorized under the broad umbrella term of Chinese food. Backed with
historical evidence and interviews, Wei makes a case for why Taiwanese food
should get its own spotlight. Made in Taiwan includes classics like Peddler
Noodles, Braised Minced Pork Belly, and Three-Cup Chicken, and features
authentic, never-before-seen recipes and techniques like how to make stinky
tofu from scratch and broth tips from an award-winning beef noodle soup
master. Made in Taiwan is an earnest reflection of what the food is like in
modern-day Taiwan from the perspective of the people who have lived there for
generations. It is the story of a proud nation—a self-sufficient collective of
people who continue to forge on despite unprecedented ambiguity. Read more