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The Top 10 Street Foods

in Taipei

The Top 10 Street Foods

in Taipei

Source: CNN.com

http://travel.cnn.com/explorations/eat/asia-street-food-cities-612721/

10. Da changbao xiao chang

Found at every night market in town, dachangbao xiao chang is a popular snack. The name literally means "big sausage wrapped around small sausage," and it's served in manner similar to a hot dog.

A sausage casing stuffed with sticky rice acts as the bun -- it's split open and a tender ground-pork sausage is inserted. Topped with garlic and basil, it's also available in different styles flavored with butter, chili or black pepper.

Try it at: Shilin night market, 101 Jihe Road, Taipei

9. Cong you bing

Another dish with its roots in China, cong you bing is a flaky scallion pancake made with hand-rolled dough. The Chinese rendition of this flatbread is usually thicker and doughier than its Taiwanese counterpart and sometimes stuffed with meat.

In Taipei you’ll find vegetarian versions that are light and fluffy, the result of many thin layers of dough being folded over each other.


8. Ba wan

They're often called Taiwanese meatballs, but these savory snacks are more like dumplings, with a glutinous outer wrapper stuffed with bamboo shoots, shiitake mushrooms and pork. Sticky, chewy ba wan are served with a sweet and spicy sauce and topped with cilantro.

Ba wan are a traditional Taiwanese snack food considered by many to be the country's national dish and can be found at every night market in Taipei.


7. Douhua

A popular Taiwanese dessert made from the softest, silkiest tofu that you can imagine, this dish has its origins in China, where it's a savory snack. But in Taiwan, douhua is a sweet dessert often served with large, chewy boba, or tapioca pearls, and simple sugar syrup.

In winter it's served warm, in the summer, over crushed ice.


6. Niu roumian

A Taiwanese specialty, niu roumian is a spicy beef soup with hand-pulled noodles.

The aromatic broth has subtle hints of cinnamon and star anise and the beef is cooked until it is ridiculously tender.

Served on the side is a mixture of finely chopped ginger and garlic, chili flakes in oil and tart, pickled mustard greens. The Taiwanese like to sprinkle these spicy pickles on top.

Try it at: LaoPai Niurou La Mian Da Wang, Chongqing Nan Lu Yi Duan 46 Xiang, Taipei

5. Hujiao bing

Baked in a clay oven, hujiaobing may not look like much, but they’re a deceptively delicious, meaty snack. They're wheat buns (more accurately, pies or pockets) topped with sesame seeds and filled with minced pork, caramelized green onions and lots (and lots) of ground black pepper.

The name translates literally to “black pepper pie.” The baking method gives them a crisp bottom; the contrast with the steaming, savory filling is impossible to resist.

Try it at: Raohe night market, Rahoe Street, Taipei

4. Gua bao

Gua bao is the sort of street food that inspires big name chefs to serve knock-offs at posh restaurants for inflated prices. But this pork belly bun (or "Taiwanese burger," as it's sometimes called) tastes even better on the streets of Taipei.

Braised pork belly is served in a steamed bun with fresh cilantro, pickled mustard greens and pulverized peanuts, creating one of the world’s greatest snacks.

Try it at: Gongguan night market, Luoifu Rd, next to the Gongguan MRT station, Taipei

3. Oa misua

A Taiwanese specialty often seen in the night markets, oyster vermicelli, or oamisua, is a soup made from misua, a thin Chinese wheat-flour noodle.

In Taiwan these noodles are steamed until the sugar in the noodles caramelizes and turns the noodle brown. The thick, rich broth is topped with fresh oysters, finely minced garlic and cilantro and a bracing splash of vinegar.


2. Chou doufu

Famous around the world for its unmistakable odor, chou doufu, or stinky tofu, is a Taipei night market specialty.

Fermentation gives the tofu its distinctive odor and delicious taste.

Although it's available elsewhere, it's best from street vendors, who usually make it by hand in the traditional (rather than mass-produced) way. It's served deep-fried or grilled and topped with pickled vegetables.

Those new to the dish often find that deep-fried chou doufu is less intimidating and less, well, stinky.

Try it at: Raohe night market, Rahoe Street, Taipei

1. Sheng jianbao

These small pork dumplings topped with nutty, toasted sesame seeds are worth waiting for. They hail from Shanghai, where they are commonly eaten for breakfast.

In Taipei you'll find them at night markets being cooked in oiled, shallow pans while people line up -- sometimes 40 deep --to get the chance to savor them.

Try it at: Linjuang Night Market, Tonghua Street, Taipei

I’m hungry!

1. Do you like trying new foods? 2. Who do you usually eat dinner with?3. Which country's food do you like the most? (Besides Taiwan)4. What's your favorite drink in the summer? Winter?5. How much money do you usually spend on food each day?6. What time do you usually eat breakfast? How about lunch and dinner?7. What kind of fruit do you like the best? What kind of vegetables?8. What is your favorite snack? Is there a snack you don’t like?9. What is your favorite American fast food restaurant?10. If you could only eat one kind of food for a week, what would it be?11. What food do you hate? Why do you hate it?12. What did you have for dinner last night? Breakfast this morning?13. What do you plan on eating for lunch today?14. Have you ever found something disgusting in your food? 15. Have you ever eaten something that made you ill?

Cover Letters

When you apply for a job, you will usually include your CV. However, people who do the hiring are busy, and are likely to receive many people asking for the same job. A cover letter is one way to introduce yourself in a more friendly way.

The tone of the letter should be friendly. Try to let the reader know that you are excited to apply for the job, and you are willing to do whatever they ask.

It’s very important that you make as few mistakes as possible. This might be your only chance to make a good impression, so you want to do your best.

Take a look at this example:

Find the mistakes and fix them

Dear Mr. Liao,

I write to apply for the position of manager as advertised in the March 21nd edition of the Liberty Times newspaper.

I am experienced manager with a certificate in Hospitality Management, and I have five years’ work experience. I now worked as assistant manager at the Apollo Hotel at the Sun Moon Lake.

I would like to apply for the position advertised as I feel I have the necessary experience for the job. I have experience managing a busy hotel with twenty-five staff. I am sociable and well organized, and I enjoy dealing with customers.I enclose a copy of my CV and a complete application form. I look forward to hear from you.

Thanks for your listen,

Tracy Ding

Find the 7 mistakes and fix them

Dear Mr. Liao,

I write I am writing to apply for the position of manager as advertised in the March 21nd 22nd edition of the Liberty Times newspaper.

I am an experienced manager with a certificate in Hospitality Management, and I have five years’ work experience. I now worked currently work as assistant manager at the Apollo Hotel at the Sun Moon Lake.

I would like to apply for the position advertised as I feel I have the necessary experience for the job. I have experience managing a busy hotel with twenty-five staff. I am sociable and well organized, and I enjoy dealing with customers.

I enclose a copy of my CV and a complete application form. I look forward to hear hearing from you.

Thanks for your listen Yours sincerely,Tracy Ding


Darling Mr. Willis:

I saw your advertisement about the need for an interpreter who have excellent command over both English and spanish. I am hopeful that you will give me a chance to meet with you to discuss about the position.

I believe my experience in providing interpreting services will be a true asset to your organization. I have worked in an educational environment where I was required to provide translation servicesto Spanish guests, both verbally and in written forms. Most recently, I assisted in an international student conference in Puli, where I was require to assist visitors from Canada and Mexico.

I hope that I can convince you of my suitability for this position in a meeting. I plan on calling your office next week to see if you might be available for meet.

Thank you for your time and considerations.

Sincerely,Guo Shu-min


Darling Dear Mr. Willis:

I saw your advertisement about the need for an interpreter who have has excellent command over both English and spanish Spanish. I am hopeful that you will give me a chance to meet with you to discuss about the position.

I believe my experience in providing interpreting services will be a true asset to your organization. I have worked in an educational environment where I was required to provide translation services to Spanish guests, both verbally and in written forms. Most recently, I assisted in an international student conference in Puli, where I was required to assist visitors from Canada and Mexico.

I hope that I can convince you of my suitability for this position in a meeting. I plan on calling your office next week to see if you might be available for a meeting.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,Shu-min Guo

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