Taiwan’s Top 5 Healthy Foods in the Winter! - Taiwan Top 5 Ep15

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Here are the top 5 winter comfort foods to combat the cold in Taipei. Four tonic soup (#四神湯) is full of complex flavors from the lotus seeds, Chinese yam, gorgon, and poria that form the base. Be sure to try different versions with pork intestines or stomach. Add as much or as little rice wine as you want! Night markets are an absolute must! Pork ribs stewed in medicinal herbs are a wintertime favorite to be found in various stalls across the city. Ginger duck hot pot is an iconic winter dish the Taiwanese look forward to all year! The hot pot is cooked over charcoal and served around smaller, more initiate tables to keep you warm. Mutton hot pot is another favorite option to be enjoyed on those cold winter nights! Plenty of extra vegetables will keep you nice and healthy too! Sesame oil chicken soup is another light and refreshing dish to try. The ginger slices will keep you cozy if you can brave the elements to wait in line!


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