In this recipe I'm going to show you how to make Taiwanese bakery style pineapple buns. Pineapple bun is one of the buns that I make the most often, not only because my family and friends all love it, but also because I find making these buns to be very therapeutic, especially when seeing the tops crack while baking and the amazing smell that then fills my home! After making more than a hundred pineapple buns, experimenting and adjusting my recipe, I'm very satisfied with the current … [Read more...] about Pineapple Bun (Taiwanese Style) 台式菠蘿麵包 - Using Tanzhong Method
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Air Fryer Chicken Wings (Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken Flavor)
Taiwanese popcorn chicken is one of the most popular street food in Taiwan. You can see stalls on the street selling it almost everywhere. At these stalls, you can order popcorn chicken along with whatever sides you like, such as fish cakes, sweet potato fries, green beans, etc. The owner will fry the food you ordered along with Thai basil, sometimes garlic and finally sprinkle with a good amount of seasoning mix consisting mainly of salt, white pepper and five spice powder … [Read more...] about Air Fryer Chicken Wings (Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken Flavor)
Instant Pot Three Cup Chicken (with chicken drumsticks)
Three cup chicken is a classic Taiwanese chicken dish that's loved by many people. It's fragrant and savory with a bit of sweetness that makes it go very well with rice. Whenever I brought it to a potluck or dinner gathering, it's always one of the dishes that got finished first, and people would ask me for the recipe. It's actually very easy to make, and it's even easier when you make it in your Instant Pot (this is the model I have). There are, however, some important things … [Read more...] about Instant Pot Three Cup Chicken (with chicken drumsticks)
Taiwanese Cold Noodles with Sesame Dressing (Liang Mian)
Taiwanese cold noodles is something I make very often during the summer time. It's probably one of the best dishes I can think of to make/eat on hot days, as it required minimal cooking, and the taste is very refreshing and satisfying. Taiwanese cold noodles (Liang Mian) is very popular in Taiwan because of the hot and humid weather. If you go to the cold noodle stalls in Taiwan, you will usually get a bowl of noodles with sesame dressing topped with … [Read more...] about Taiwanese Cold Noodles with Sesame Dressing (Liang Mian)
Strawberry and Cream Cheese Pineapple bun (Melonpan/Bolo bao)
In this recipe I will show you how to make amazing strawberry flavored pineapple buns filled with strawberry cream cheese using all natural ingredients. These pineapple buns are soft and pillowy on the inside with a satisfyingly crunchy shell on the exterior providing a contrasting texture for the ultimate Asian bakery bun experience. I'm using the Tangzhong method in this recipe to give the buns a better texture and that they will be able to stay fresh longer. This … [Read more...] about Strawberry and Cream Cheese Pineapple bun (Melonpan/Bolo bao)
