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Dongshi Oyster Omelet 东石蚵仔煎
Dongshi Oyster Omelet (东石蚵仔煎) is a pan-fried combination of oysters, egg, vegetables and batter from Dongshi (東石), Chiayi County (嘉義縣). The locally documented Laotao Oyster Omelet (老饕蚵仔煎) version uses small bok choy.
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Budai Seafood 布袋海鲜
Budai Seafood (布袋海鲜) covers the seafood dishes served around Budai (布袋) fishing harbour in Chiayi (嘉義). Oysters, fish, prawns and shellfish connect the harbour's fishing and aquaculture work with its tourist fish market.
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Donggang Bluefin Tuna 东港黑鲔鱼
Donggang Bluefin Tuna (东港黑鲔鱼) is Pacific bluefin tuna landed at Donggang Fishing Harbour (東港漁港) in Donggang township (東港鎮), Pingtung County (屏東縣).
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Swordfish Floss 旗鱼松
Swordfish Floss (旗鱼松) is listed among the local specialties of Taitung County, Taiwan. The name includes 鱼 (fish).
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Flying Fish Dishes 飞鱼料理
Flying Fish Dishes (飞鱼料理) are the flying-fish meals of Orchid Island (兰屿) in Taitung County (台东县), home of the Tao or Yami people (达悟族/雅美族).
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Rock Oyster Omelet 石蚵煎
Rock Oyster Omelet (石蚵煎) is listed among the local specialties of Penghu County, Taiwan. 煎 describes pan-frying.
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Small Turban Snails 珠螺
Small Turban Snails (珠螺) are an edible shellfish associated with Penghu (澎湖). The Fisheries Research Institute (農業部水產試驗所) identifies the local snail as Lunella coronata, a rounded species found on rocky or gravelly tidal shores.
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Penghu Stir-Fried Luffa with Clams 澎湖丝瓜炒蛤蜊
Penghu Stir-Fried Luffa with Clams (澎湖丝瓜炒蛤蜊) is listed among the local specialties of Penghu County, Taiwan. The name includes 蛤 (clams). 炒 describes stir-frying.
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Anchovy Fry Stir-Fried with Peanuts 丁香鱼炒花生
Anchovy Fry Stir-Fried with Peanuts (丁香鱼炒花生) is the Penghu (澎湖) islands' dish of small dried dingxiang fish (丁香魚) stir-fried with peanuts.
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Deep-Fried Oyster Fritters 炸海蚵
Deep-Fried Oyster Fritters (炸海蚵) is listed among the local specialties of Kinmen County, Taiwan. 炸 describes frying.
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Yellow Croaker Fish Balls 黄鱼鱼丸
Yellow Croaker Fish Balls (黄鱼鱼丸) is listed among the local specialties of Lienchiang County, Taiwan. The name includes 黄鱼 (yellow croaker), 鱼 (fish).
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Red Rice Wine Lees Eel 酒糟鳗鱼
Red Rice Wine Lees Eel (酒糟鳗鱼) is a Matsu (馬祖) preparation of sea eel marinated in red lees and fried. A Lienchiang (連江) county cultural recipe places its bright red colour on New Year and wedding tables.
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