As autumn slowly turns into winter, most Taiwanese would have their “winter nourishment” by eating tonic foods. Some people believe that this will help them conserve or generate the strength they need for work in the coming year. Mouth-watering dishes commonly associated with this custom include ginger duck stew, sesame oil chicken, angelica duck, and mutton hot pot. Let’s deep dive into each of them in this episode of Taiwan’s Food Delights.

• Chicken