Clarissa Wei
Cooking
30 Days (of Soup) at a Postpartum Hotel
One broth in particular stuck with Taiwan-based cookbook author Clarissa Wei.
Recipes
Pork Rib Soup With Figs
As author Clarissa Wei recovered from childbirth, this soup provided the nourishment and comfort she needed.
Recipes
Sticky Rice Roll
A mat of sticky rice is stuffed with a sprinkle of pickled mustard greens, preserved radish, and a bit of pork floss to make this Taiwanese breakfast staple.
Recipes
Fried Pork Chop
Marinated in a simple medley of soy sauce, sugar, and a bit of five-spice powder, these fried pork chops are a delicious anchor for an afternoon meal.
Recipes
Mung Bean Pork Mooncake
This mung bean and pork mooncake is a classic in Taiwan, with the meat and sweet bean filling enclosed in a flaky, layered, lard-infused bun.
Cooking
Taiwanese Soy Paste Is the Sweet, Glossy Base of My Favorite Sauces
It’s savory, rich, and good on everything.
Culture
The Future of Brunch Is in Asia
It may have started out as a Western copycat, but it’s becoming its own cuisine.
Culture
The Joyoung Makes the Best Soy Milk (And All the Other Milks Too)
Step 1: Add beans and water. Step 2: Press a button. Milk!
Culture
Before There Was the Instant Pot, There Was the Tatung Steamer
It’s a slow cooker, steamer, popcorn machine, and rice cooker all in one.
Recipes
Taiwanese Turkey Rice
Poach turkey in an anise, ginger, and scallion broth, then shred the meat and toss with a savory, lard-enriched sauce for this traditional Taiwanese preparation.
Cooking
Umami, Salty, and Rich, Douchi Does It All
When a dish needs a wake up call, I reach for fermented black soybeans.
Cooking
Zhajiangmian Is the Perfect Combination of Salty, Sweet, and Savory
Two aged sauces + high heat + oil = magic.
Lifestyle
How a Zombie Worm From Tibet Became an American Health Food Juggernaut
In the west, cordyceps are sold as medicinal mushrooms. The truth is so much weirder.
Lifestyle
6 Ancient Chinese Remedies That Defy Trendiness
Just remember to buy locally and stick to the right dose.