I had an interesting lunch with my family at my uncle's restaurant in Hualien, Taiwan. The restaurant was located on a small ranch with goats, chickens, and a wild boar. Everything was fresh but I learned that Taiwanese people LOVE garlic and vinegar.
Chicken, before and after. Plucked only a few hours before serving. Now that's fresh!
Fried gobo: sweet and crispy.
Pig skin marinated in garlic, vinegar
The most interesting dish featured bamboo tree grubs. I never thought I would be eating grubs unless I was starving in the jungle but my uncle assured that it was good. Since it's rude to reject a dish in the Chinese culture I was forced to eat at least a spoonful. Grubs are pretty much tasteless. These was sauteed with peanuts, hot peppers, and green onions. The texture reminded me of tiny fried shrimp... slightly crunchy.
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