Monday, April 03, 2006

dinner

小龍包

This was my dinner. 

They are litterally called "little dragon wraps."  These "shiao long bao" are only 35 NT--or about $1.06 US dollars.

They are yummy!! 

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Apr 3, 2006 7:30:00 PM | life in taiwan, my photos

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Faith

Hi, new to your site. I am a fellow LBY sister. I am very interested in reading your past posts.

So, tell me, what is in that dinner? It does look good. I'm just curious! ;D

Posted by: Faith | Tuesday, April 04, 2006 at 04:56 AM

Claire

It looks so yummmmmmmmy!! :D

Posted by: Claire | Tuesday, April 04, 2006 at 07:35 AM

Charlotte

I think I've had those before, but I didn't know what they were called. Thanks to this entry my ordering process has become a little easier! I was really suprised when I came to your blog because the Helen Keller quote you have on top is the quote I have at the bottom of all my emails! Thanks for the note! Do you drive a scooter in Kaohsiung? I don't think I'm brave enough for city driving! Blessings, Charlotte

Posted by: Charlotte | Tuesday, April 04, 2006 at 09:17 PM

amanda p. wu

Hi Faith. "Shiao long bao" are filled with pork and veggies. And kinda like a giant Chinese ravioli. Most people eat with soysauce and if you are Taiwanese--you would 9 times out of ten also add a spicy sauce to the mix.

Oh! So! Good! These are among my favorite things here!!

Claire: are these among one of the many amazing dishes you can prepare? what taiwanese food do you miss most?

Charlotte: that's cool about the quote! I think you have to be able to embrace that spirit in order to live here! :)

Posted by: amanda p. wu | Tuesday, April 04, 2006 at 10:34 PM

Claire

I have not had a chance to make it. I will try one day soon. I miss any kind of nightmarket food. But, I really miss Taiwanese lychees the most.

Posted by: Claire | Wednesday, April 05, 2006 at 02:23 PM

amanda p. wu

Ahh . . . Lychees are GREAT!!!! I LOVE THEM!!!!

Actually, that is probably what I missed the very most back in the States too--and breakfast "dan bings."

Posted by: amanda p. wu | Wednesday, April 05, 2006 at 11:40 PM

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