Sanxing Township in Yilan County, Taiwan, is renowned for its scallions. Called Sanxing Scallions, or Four Seasons Scallions, they grow up to 1 metre in height!
Their ideal growing conditions comprise heavy rainfall and a large variation in daily temperatures. The scallions are known for their juiciness, sharp peppery taste, and high nutrition level.
At r+, we revel in spotlighting local ingredients. Come taste the goodness of Sanxing Scallions!
Scallion pancakes (cong you bing) are a staple of Taiwanese breakfasts. There are several styles for preparing it, such as twirling, scrolling, and flattening. The r+ team first served up scallion pancakes - in a fluffy "prata" style - back in 2019. Their interesting texture made them a hit, and we were sold out in […]
While dining at a Kampot cafe, one local dish caught my eye: fried noodles, fried egg, vegetables and spam, served with a chili dip. This might ring a bell for those of us familiar with Fried Bee Hoon. The dish is called Loh See Fun, or as Cambodians term it, Lort Cha. Struck by this […]
