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| Course | snack |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Taiwan |
| Region or state | Yilan County |
Tāu-kuann-tshiám (Chinese:豆乾攕;Tâi-lô:tāu-kuann-tshiám;lit. 'skewered dried tofu'), also known asChinese:一串心;Tongyong Pinyin:yí chuàn sīn;lit. 'one skewer of heart' inMandarin, is a traditional Taiwanese street food originating in theLanyang Plain ofYilan County, Taiwan. It is a skewered food made by stuffing various cooked ingredients into hollow fried tofu and threading them onto a long bamboo skewer. The dish is considered a regional specialty of Yilan and is commonly sold at night markets and street stalls.[1] The Mandarin name of the dish comes from the song of the same name by singerJean Shen.[2]
Tāu-kuann-tshiám is characterized by its modular composition. Hollow fried tofu pockets are filled with a variety of cooked ingredients, then layered with herbs and vegetables before being skewered together. After assembly, the skewer is typically brushed with a savory sauce and served warm.[3]
The dish is known for allowing customers to choose different combinations of fillings, contributing to its popularity as an affordable and customizable snack.[4]
The basic preparation involves the following steps:
In recent years, variations such as charcoal-grilled tāu-kuann-tshiám have emerged, adding a smoky flavor while retaining the original structure of the dish.[5]
