Taiwan’s culinary identity is explored in Top Ten Cookbook released in 2023

The culinary contributions of Taiwan are often overshadowed by other cuisine from the region, especially China. “Made in Taiwan,” by Clarissa Wei was released this fall to critical acclaim. The cookbook has made numerous Best-of lists for 2023. The cookbook highlights some of the ingredients and flavors that make Taiwanese cooking unique. The World’s host Carol Hill spoke to Clarissa Wei in September.(This interview originally aired on September 25, 2023.)

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