Tapioca Starch: A Delightful Culinary Secret Revealed

Tapioca starch, also known as tapioca flour, is a fine white powder made from the starchy tuberous roots of the cassava plant. Cassava is a tropical plant native to South America and is widely cultivated for its edible roots. Tapioca starch is a gluten-free and grain-free alternative, making it suitable...

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What is Aiyu Jelly?

 Aiyu jelly (愛玉凍; àiyùdòng) is a jelly made from the gel extracted from the seeds of the awkeotsang creeping fig, which is found in Taiwan and other East Asian countries with similar climates. The jelly is not commonly made or found outside of Taiwan and Singapore, although it can be purchased...

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Why Taiwanese are called “Sweet Potatoes”?

 What really are Sweet potatoes?  Sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas) are highly popular in Taiwan. Interestingly, this crop did not originate from Taiwan or Asia, but rather from America. Although it is referred to as a "sweet potato," it is not related to regular potatoes (Solanum tuberosum...

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