Beyond the BBQ: TikTok Unveils 5 Scrumptious Mid-Autumn Festival Dishes that Showcase the Best of Taiwanese Flavors
Discover the Flavors of Taiwan During the Mid-Autumn Festival
As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, TikTok, the world’s leading mobile short video platform, has invited 6 creators to share their must-eat foods during this special occasion. With over 400,000 socials choosing essential Mid-Autumn barbecue, petty bourgeois skewers, and classic Taiwanese dishes, you’ll want to try them all!
Barbecue Delights
If you’re looking for a traditional way to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, barbecue is a must. If you want to complete the annual barbecue task without spending too much social energy, you can check out the one-man barbecue restaurant from Brazil, Chang Mai Mi Tan Shop (@pompeitw), to see how they make Brazilian-style barbecue. Everyone says it’s amazing!
If you want to eat out with friends, you can follow the creator from Malaysia, Mr. Malaysia (@makan.tw), who can solve the problem of a thousand-dollar fine dining experience. After eating barbecue, if you want to alleviate your fatigue with something sweet, you can contact the food and drink expert (@worker_head.tw) to discover a 70-year-old traditional ice shop in Shengang, Changhua, which uses only Taiwanese pork ice cream and jibing to bring a perfect ending.
Traditional Mooncakes
Besides barbecue and traditional sweets, another essential highlight of the Mid-Autumn Festival is the “moon cake.” Do you think many mooncakes are giving you a favorite disease? You can check out the traditional egg yolk cake and super cute capybara-shaped steamed buns made by the founder of Shape Steamed Buns, Wang Meiji (@meijimantou), or look for recommendations from TikTok food creator Solo Play Guide (@solo_guide), including Yilan Golden Date, Taiwan’s highlight, “Golden Cake,” made by the world champion baker.
Experience Traditional Culture through Food
Through TikTok, we can not only taste delicious food with creators but also experience the exchange of traditional and conventional culture through food. This Mid-Autumn Festival, follow the creators’ footsteps and explore the delicious food of Taiwan!