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Dish of the Day: Chinese pídàn 皮蛋 or Century Egg [Taiwan]

5/11/2014

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Century egg with tofu
Century egg with tofu
A mixture of salty and sweet, soft and crunchy and slimy and crispy, this dish is a great example of a 'love it or hate it' flavor profile! In Chinese, it's called 皮蛋, or pídàn, meaning leather or skin egg. In English, it's commonly referred to as Century Egg or Thousand Year Egg.  

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Dish of the Day: Li Hing Mui! The Beloved Childhood Snack of Hawaii [Pickle Mango Mui Recipe]

4/9/2013

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Hawaii Dried Plum, or Li Hing Mui, is a beloved childhood snack for many local kids in Hawaii. It's triple punch combination of salty/sweet/sour is an acquired taste for many who haven't grown up eating it. 

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A Drifters Tips VLOGspot | "The Peak Tower" Hong Kong City

8/27/2012

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Who: Anyone who enjoys dramatic cityscapes and mountain views

When: Mon. to Sun. 7 am - Midnight

Where: Peak Tram Terminus on Garden Street

Why: Because sometimes there's a reason for the crowd

How: MTR Red Line to Central Station, follow the signs up 
Garden Street to The Peak Tram Lower Terminus

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