Eating Through 'Taiwan Travelogue': A Look at the 12 Signature Dishes From the Book
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Taiwanese author Yang Shuang-zi's novel 'Taiwan Travelogue' has won the UK's International Booker Prize, marking a new chapter for Taiwanese literature. This article delves into the 12 signature Taiwanese dishes that play a key role in this novel set during the Japanese colonial era. From melon seeds and rice noodles (Mi Shai Mu) to 'leftover soup' (Cai Wei Tang), these foods are not just chapter titles but crucial elements that drive the plot, define characters, and reflect the cultural backdrop of Taiwan and Japan.