{"title":"YEAR OF THE HORSE","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"pineapple-soy-sauce","title":"Taiwan Pineapple Soy Sauce","description":"\u003cp\u003eTaiwan Pineapple Soy Sauce is made from fresh pineapple mixed with black soybeans and salt, left to ferment together for 180 days in earthenware pots. After fermentation, the pineapple breaks down completely, lending depth rather than sweetness. The result is a soy sauce that’s lighter in color, briny, bright and slightly herbaceous. The brew takes on a hint of the golden color of the pineapple and is brothy in consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes and Usage\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003ebriny, bright, vegetal and light\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNote: This soy sauce isn't pineapple flavored, but has taken on a light, briny flavor from the inclusion of the fruit in the fermentation process.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExcellent for use as an all purpose soy sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIngredients and Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater, black soybeans, pineapples, licorice, sea salt, sugar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e420ml\u003cbr\u003eGluten free\u003cbr\u003eShelf stable for 2 years from printed manufacturing date. Keep refrigerated after opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAbout Yu Ding Xing\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased in Xi Luo, Taiwan, Yu Ding Xing 御鼎興 is a family-owned soy sauce brewery founded in 1947. They hand make their soy sauces and soy pastes the traditional way: sun-brewed in giant earthenware vessels (many of which have been in use for decades), then cooked slowly over a wood-burning fire.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile tradition is their foundation, under the leadership of third-generation operators Yi-Cheng and Yi-Che Hsieh, the brewery blends inherited know-how with experimental impulse and collaborative spirit to expand the boundaries of soy sauce production. Think soy sauce brewed with Taiwan-grown pineapples or soy paste mixed with local miso.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs with coffee or wine, Yu Ding Xing's ethos and practice illuminate how technique and terroir contribute to the flavor and body of a soy sauce. Learn more about their history and production process in our mini-documentary \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=UhJ5wU1jY0E\u0026amp;ab_channel=YunHaiShop\"\u003eTime, Terroir, Taiwan\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yu Ding Xing","offers":[{"title":"Just One","offer_id":27286275162212,"sku":"YX010300","price":20.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Just One + Pour Spout (Save 5%)","offer_id":48261168726238,"sku":"YXBN0300","price":24.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Set of Three (Save 7%)","offer_id":48261168759006,"sku":"YX0103B3","price":57.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/4490\/5828\/files\/YX010300-pdp-01.jpg?v=1744927177"},{"product_id":"pineapple-miso-hot-sauce","title":"Empress Pineapple Miso Hot Sauce","description":"\u003cp\u003eEmpress makes naturally fermented hot sauces with hand-selected Taiwanese chili peppers and produce.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEmpress's 'PMC' (Pineapple Miso Chili) sauce, inspired by a tacos al pastor, combines the sweetness of Taiwanese pineapples, well-rounded savoriness of white miso, and freshness of cilantro to bring bright and mild heat to your meal. It's the least spicy of all the Empress sauces, perfect with salads, seafood and in marinades. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Pineapples used are sourced directly from family farms in Chiayi. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade and bottled in small batches in Taiwan. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes and Usage\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpice Level: Mild\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNantou pineapple's tartness with savory white miso that is complemented by the herbaceous flavor of cilantro. This sauce is truly mild in spice yet fierce in flavor. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePair with Lu Wei (Marinated) Foods, Onigiri, and in Salad Dressings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIngredients and Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e5 fl. oz.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaiwanese Pineapple, Filtered Water, Distilled White Vinegar, Empress' Select Aged Peppers (Taiwan Chili Pepper, Salt), Organic White Miso, Yellow Bell Pepper, Onion, Cilantro, Organic Agave Nectar, Salt, Lime, Garlic, Herbs and Spices, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo preservatives\u003cbr\u003eAdditive free\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRefrigerate after opening\u003cbr\u003eBest before date printed on bottle\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAbout Empress Hot Sauce\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eDenner and Jane founded Empress Hot Sauce in 2020, after quitting their corporate jobs in NYC and moving back to Taiwan. They were inspired by global flavors and Taiwan's unique produce to create flavorful sauces with a comfortable heat. All Empress hot sauces are naturally fermented, preservative and additive free, and vegan. Handmade with love in Taiwan using locally sourced ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Empress Hot Sauce","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40344691572910,"sku":"EM010100","price":15.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/4490\/5828\/products\/F58JxgO4b0qp-dTme-6CAuQfIqJFJuHbu-3OP7qkMhU.jpg?v=1686860092"},{"product_id":"yun-hai-dried-pineapple","title":"Yun Hai Selection Dried Fruit: Golden Diamond Pineapple","description":"\u003cp\u003eGolden Diamond Pineapples are a variety of pineapple unique to Taiwan, famous not only for their flavor, but also their soft, edible cores. These are sliced into thick rings and dried simply without further processing. Each piece is rich with bright pineapple flavor and an aroma unique to Taiwan. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis product is part of a line of dried fruit that we created via crowdfunding on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/yunhaishop\/dried-fruits-made-in-taiwan\"\u003eKickstarter\u003c\/a\u003e to support Taiwanese farmers that are vulnerable to trade volatility between Taiwan and China. We started this project in March of 2021, when China banned imports of Taiwan pineapples nearly overnight, wiping out 90% of Taiwan's export market and leaving farmers scrambling to find buyers. Wax Apple were banned as recently as September 2021. We work directly with farmer's and farmer-owned coops to source, purchase, and package the fruit, with the intent ease at least some of the dependency on trade with China. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes and Usage\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003etart, sweet, aromatic\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIngredients and Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e100 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIngredients: Dried Golden Diamond Pineapples\u003cbr\u003eNo Added Sugar, Additive Free, No Preservatives\u003cbr\u003eProcessed in a facility that handles mangoes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest by printed date.  \u003cbr\u003eStore in a cool, dry place. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis product is all natural, expect variation in size and color of the fruit pieces in each bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAbout Yun Hai Selection\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYun Hai Selection is the house brand of Yun Hai Taiwanese Pantry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eThanks and Acknowledgements\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e We have many people to thank for helping us realize this project: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-All of the incredible farmers and their teams who tirelessly grew, dried, and packed these amazing fruits\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Feng for all her tenacity and agility in being our woman on the ground, packing and shipping all of the products out of Taiwan\u003cbr\u003eAll our friends and families who we put off or ignored or cancelled plans with to get these fruits out \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hyphen.works\/\"\u003eHyphen Works\u003c\/a\u003e for their passionate and thorough creative direction of our kickstarter campaign and our packaging, even when asked at a moment's notice \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.overice.co\/\"\u003eOverice\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jessicac.co\/\"\u003eJessica Chen\u003c\/a\u003e for turning around the most beauitful fruit illustrations more or less overnight (can i take a bite out of that wax apple? I'm still wondering)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Leh Lin for dropping everything to join us on a last minute sourcing trip and his help with late night product photography \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Jeremiah Chiu for letting us use his amazing music for our Kickstarter video\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Sony Jin for pushing all the boundaries to rush deliver us the most beautiful packaging\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Xiao Luo and Xiao Yeh for producing cardboard boxes during a paper shortage and driving multiple hours to hand deliver them at a day’s notice\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Bryant for working tirelessly to find us a ship and a container amidst the shipping craziness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Angeline and Annabel who made sure our products arrived and cleared customs without a hitch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Melinda Roeleveld, Elisabeth Roeleveld, Christopher Roeleveld, James Smith, and Agnes Cheng for their help with the little ones while we edited video and copy again and again\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- All our friends and family who we put off or ignored or cancelled plans with to get these fruits out\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd of course thank you to our 1,117 backers, with special acknowledgment to the MEGA supporters below:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAaron Jen, Acousticsheep LLC, Ada Chen, Agnes Cheng, Alexander Dumitriu, Allison Teng, Angela Juang, Annlie Huang, Arthur Keller, Belle Huang, Bill Himmelsbach, Brian Goldberg, Calvin Szeto, Caroline Chan, Cindy Hom, Debbie Lai, Derek Houng, Edward Liu, Emily Chang, Emily Kuo, Eric Delagardelle, Eugenia Hu, Felix Hu, Grace Flaak, Hanna Huang, Ho Chie Tsai, Ho Tsai, Hui Miao, Ian Anderson, James Lin, Jane Lui, Jean Han, Jeff Ho, Jeff Shieh, Jennifer Liang, Jimmy Qiu, John Wei, Josephina Shih, Josh Ku, Juliana Shyu, Justina Cheng, Kari Parks, Katherine Tsay, Kelvin Yen, King Leung, Larry Debrock, Lilly Lampe, Linda Hou, Lynna Tsou, Margaret Chou, Marcel Molina, Mei Edwards, Misty Burnett, Nikki Depaola, Olivia Tzou, Pamela Rose, Serena Teng, The Chuang Family, Trigg Brown, Wei-Zen Wei, and Xin Liu\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yun Hai Selection","offers":[{"title":"single pack","offer_id":41596763898030,"sku":"YH010100","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 pack - save 6%","offer_id":41983774032094,"sku":"YH0101B3","price":31.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"case of 12 - save 9%","offer_id":41983773999326,"sku":"YH0101BC","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/4490\/5828\/files\/s9u4wPpUT1VI7j0gjMWMlp-fqDsG2wT60h3dp4l_mJE.jpg?v=1771555772"},{"product_id":"yun-hai-dried-fruit-sampler","title":"Yun Hai Selection Dried Fruit Sampler","description":"\u003cp\u003eChoose among a sampler that contains three bags of dried fruit (Pineapple, Mango and Guava), one that contains five bags (Pineapple, Mango, Green Mango, Guava, and Wax Apple), and one that contains five bags plus our limited holiday special: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunhai.shop\/products\/yun-hai-dried-mulberry\"\u003edried mulberry\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis product is part of a line of dried fruit that we created via crowdfunding on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/yunhaishop\/dried-fruits-made-in-taiwan\"\u003eKickstarter\u003c\/a\u003e to support Taiwanese farmers that are vulnerable to trade volatility between Taiwan and China. We started this project in March of 2021, when China banned imports of Taiwan pineapples nearly overnight, wiping out 90% of Taiwan's export market and leaving farmers scrambling to find buyers. Wax Apple were banned as recently as September 2021. We work directly with farmer's and farmer-owned coops to source, purchase, and package the fruit, with the intent to ease at least some of the dependency on trade with China.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes and Usage\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eDried Golden Diamond Pineapple: tart, sweet, aromatic\u003cbr\u003eDried Irwin Mango: deeply sweet and warm\u003cbr\u003eDried Wax Apple: like chewy, herbaceous apple\u003cbr\u003eDried Green Mango: nature’s sour gummy\u003cbr\u003eDried Pearl Guava: floral, spring notes\u003cbr\u003eDried Mulberry: lightly sweet, soft, and chewy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIngredients and Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDried Golden Diamond Pineapple:\u003c\/strong\u003e golden diamond pineapples\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDried Irwin Mango:\u003c\/strong\u003e Irwin mangoes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDried Wax Apple:\u003c\/strong\u003e wax apples\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDried Green Mango:\u003c\/strong\u003e green mangoes, sugar, salt\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDried Pearl Guava:\u003c\/strong\u003e pearl guavas, sugar, salt\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDried Mulberry:\u003c\/strong\u003e mulberries, sugar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdditive Free. No Preservatives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProcessed in a facility that handles mangoes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStore in a cool, dry place.\u003cbr\u003eBest by printed date.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote for Mulberries: We forgot to print the best-before dates on this batch of mulberry! This batch is best before August 10, 2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAbout Yun Hai Selection\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYun Hai Selection is the house brand of Yun Hai Taiwanese Pantry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eThanks and Acknowledgements\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e We have many people to thank for helping us realize this project: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-All of the incredible farmers and their teams who tirelessly grew, dried, and packed these amazing fruits\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Feng for all her tenacity and agility in being our woman on the ground, packing and shipping all of the products out of Taiwan\u003cbr\u003eAll our friends and families who we put off or ignored or cancelled plans with to get these fruits out \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hyphen.works\/\"\u003eHyphen Works\u003c\/a\u003e for their passionate and thorough creative direction of our kickstarter campaign and our packaging, even when asked at a moment's notice \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.overice.co\/\"\u003eOverice\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jessicac.co\/\"\u003eJessica Chen\u003c\/a\u003e for turning around the most beauitful fruit illustrations more or less overnight (can i take a bite out of that wax apple? I'm still wondering)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Leh Lin for dropping everything to join us on a last minute sourcing trip and his help with late night product photography \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Jeremiah Chiu for letting us use his amazing music for our Kickstarter video\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Sony Jin for pushing all the boundaries to rush deliver us the most beautiful packaging\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Xiao Luo and Xiao Yeh for producing cardboard boxes during a paper shortage and driving multiple hours to hand deliver them at a day’s notice\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Bryant for working tirelessly to find us a ship and a container amidst the shipping craziness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-Angeline and Annabel who made sure our products arrived and cleared customs without a hitch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Melinda Roeleveld, Elisabeth Roeleveld, Christopher Roeleveld, James Smith, and Agnes Cheng for their help with the little ones while we edited video and copy again and again\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- All our friends and family who we put off or ignored or cancelled plans with to get these fruits out\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd of course thank you to our 1,117 backers, with special acknowledgment to the MEGA supporters below:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAaron Jen, Acousticsheep LLC, Ada Chen, Agnes Cheng, Alexander Dumitriu, Allison Teng, Angela Juang, Annlie Huang, Arthur Keller, Belle Huang, Bill Himmelsbach, Brian Goldberg, Calvin Szeto, Caroline Chan, Cindy Hom, Debbie Lai, Derek Houng, Edward Liu, Emily Chang, Emily Kuo, Eric Delagardelle, Eugenia Hu, Felix Hu, Grace Flaak, Hanna Huang, Ho Chie Tsai, Ho Tsai, Hui Miao, Ian Anderson, James Lin, Jane Lui, Jean Han, Jeff Ho, Jeff Shieh, Jennifer Liang, Jimmy Qiu, John Wei, Josephina Shih, Josh Ku, Juliana Shyu, Justina Cheng, Kari Parks, Katherine Tsay, Kelvin Yen, King Leung, Larry Debrock, Lilly Lampe, Linda Hou, Lynna Tsou, Margaret Chou, Marcel Molina, Mei Edwards, Misty Burnett, Nikki Depaola, Olivia Tzou, Pamela Rose, Serena Teng, The Chuang Family, Trigg Brown, Wei-Zen Wei, and Xin Liu\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yun Hai Selection","offers":[{"title":"All Five Fruits \u0026 Mulberry","offer_id":47660605309150,"sku":"YH01BN04","price":62.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"All Five Fruits","offer_id":43576180113630,"sku":"YH01BN03","price":51.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pineapple, Mango, Guava Only","offer_id":42132058767582,"sku":"YH01BN02","price":31.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/4490\/5828\/files\/IojNY1dweud16G5Y9HyffaXR6vV-SoPfddCbZ5smwB4.jpg?v=1701814644"},{"product_id":"island-of-dao-rice-set","title":"Island of Dao: Taiwanese Rice Gift Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the Island of Dao: Taiwanese Rice Collection, a set of three single-origin Taiwanese rices grown by three smallholder farmers across the island.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDao is the Mandarin word for rice plant, signifying not just the rice grains, but the entire plant and, in some contexts, the paddy itself. We chose not to translate dao to rice to preserve this original connotation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/siangkhaulu.com\/\"\u003eSiang kháu Lū\u003c\/a\u003e, a Taiwanese cultural kitchen and educational center promoting Taiwanese rice foodways, has pulled this collection together to represent one cultivar from each of the main varieties of rice cultivated in Taiwan: glutinous (sweet), indica (long grain), and japonica (short grain).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLearn more about each farmer below.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAbout Each Rice Type\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunhai.shop\/products\/penglai-short-grain-rice\"\u003ePenglai Short-Grain Rice 蓬萊米\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e The quintessential everyday rice of Taiwan. We import the Taoyuan No. 3 cultivar of the short-grain japonica variety. It is plump, moist, and Q (al dente), notable for its taro-like aroma. These qualities make it perfect for absorbing saucy braises, pairing with salty stir-fries, or shaping into onigiri. Grown by farmer Chen Shih-Hsien in Taoyuan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunhai.shop\/products\/zailai-long-grain-rice\"\u003eZailai Long-Grain Rice 在來米\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e The go-to ingredient for rice-based foods like rice noodles and radish cakes. Of the indica family, the Tainong Indica No. 14 cultivar of zailai rice that we import has a high amylose content (a type of starch in rice) and a dry, robust quality that allow it to be easily processed into paste or flour while maintaining its delicate aroma. Grown by farmer Chuang Yu-Chih in Chiayi.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunhai.shop\/products\/purple-long-grain-sticky-rice\"\u003ePurple Glutinous Rice 紫糯米\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e A healthful whole-grain sticky rice that can be enjoyed savory or sweet. Also known as purple or black sticky rice, this glutinous rice from the indica family offers the nutrient-rich makeup of brown rice, plus the antioxidant properties of anthocyanin (the same pigment that gives purple cabbage its hue). Its stickiness is ideal for turning into a wrapper for fan tuan (rice roll) or thickening sweet red bean porridge. Grown by farmer Lai Chin-Sung in Yilan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy Rice, Why Now?\u003c\/h4\u003eFor centuries, rice has nourished families, sustained livelihoods, connected communities around cultural customs, and even shaped the terrain of Taiwan. In recent decades, however, rice consumption has dropped over fifty percent, from an average of 90 kg of rice per person per year forty years ago, to just 43 kg in 2022.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis decline presents challenges to farming—one of the oldest ways of life. As the cost of land increases and demand for rice drops, farmers may be less willing to cultivate rice, resulting in the gradual loss of farmland and disrupting their connection to and stewardship of that land.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this set, Siang kháu Lū turns to Taiwanese rice as a means of exploring the agricultural conditions in Chiayi, Yilan, and Taoyuan. Across these areas, they've witnessed the changes affecting Taiwan’s farming communities, heard the voices of Taiwanese farmers, and embraced the diversity of Taiwanese rice cuisine and culture.\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes and Usage\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePenglai Rice:\u003c\/strong\u003e moist, sticky, and Q, with the aroma of taro\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSteam and enjoy as is—after all, it’s the rice most often seen on the Taiwanese table. Or, use for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunhai.shop\/blogs\/recipes\/rice-pancakes-made-from-penglai-short-grain-rice-%E7%B1%B3%E9%AC%86%E9%A4%85%E6%A1%83%E5%9C%923%E8%99%9F%E8%93%AC%E8%90%8A%E7%B1%B3\"\u003erice pancakes\u003c\/a\u003e, fantuan 飯糰 (rice rolls) or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunhai.substack.com\/p\/eat-your-greens\"\u003eonigiri\u003c\/a\u003e, and fried rice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e---\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZailai Rice:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry and robust texture with a delicate aroma reminiscent of basmati\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZailai rice is best suited as an ingredient in these recipes and is not intended to be eaten directly. Make \u003ca href-\u003esilver needle rice noodles 米篩目\u003c\/a\u003e (which are delicious \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunhai.shop\/blogs\/recipes\/stir-fry-silver-needle-noodles-%E7%82%92%E7%B1%B3%E7%AF%A9%E7%9B%AE%E5%8F%B0%E8%BE%B2%E7%A7%8814%E5%9C%A8%E4%BE%86%E7%B1%B3\"\u003estir-fried\u003c\/a\u003e), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunhai.shop\/blogs\/recipes\/crystal-meatball-bawan-%E8%82%89%E5%9C%93\"\u003ebawan crystal meatballs 肉圓\u003c\/a\u003e, uann-kueh steamed rice bowl cake 碗粿, and radish cake.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e---\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurple Glutinous Rice:\u003c\/strong\u003e sticky, tacky with a nutty aroma\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoak the rice overnight before cooking. Make \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunhai.shop\/blogs\/recipes\/purple-glutinous-rice-fan-tuan-%E8%87%BA%E5%BC%8F%E7%B4%AB%E7%B3%AF%E7%B1%B3%E9%A3%AF%E7%B3%B0\"\u003efantuan 飯糰 (rice rolls)\u003c\/a\u003e and red bean porridge. Or, simply steam and enjoy directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIngredients and Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003ePenglai rice (Taoyuan No. 3)\u003cbr\u003eZailai rice (Tainong Indica No. 14)\u003cbr\u003ePurple glutinous rice\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNet Weight of Each Bag of Rice: 21.2 oz \/ 600 g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRefrigerate after opening. Best consumed within 6 months after opening. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAbout Siang kháu Lū\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eLocated in a traditional san he yuan 三合院 residence in Taoyuan, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/siangkhaulu.com\/\"\u003eSiang kháu Lū 雙口呂\u003c\/a\u003e is a family-run cultural kitchen that promotes the culinary heritage of Taiwan through kueh 粿 (rice cake) workshops, sharing the techniques and stories behind different rice traditions in Taiwan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe name Siang Kháu Lū, which literally translates to \"double entrance Lu,\" comes from the surname of co-founder Pei Yi's grandmother: Lü 呂. The character—two 口 connected by a path—symbolizes the connective intention of Siang Kháu Lū's founders. The archway leading into their cultural kitchen is a two-way entrance for guests to come in and partake in traditional rice delicacies, then take away with them a greater understanding of Taiwan's rice-based agriculture and cultural practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications and Dimensions\u003c\/h4\u003eDimensions: 30.5 cm L x 17.8 cm W x 5.1 cm H \/ 12\" L x 7\" W x 2\" H\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTotal Package Weight: 74.4 oz \/ 2109 g","brand":"Siang kháu Lū","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46208061243614,"sku":"SKGS0100","price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/4490\/5828\/files\/SKGS0100-pdp-01.jpg?v=1740611183"},{"product_id":"taiwan-nostalgia-gift-set","title":"Taiwan Nostalgia Gift Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Chinese-language term for experiencing nostalgia, “huai jiu 懷舊,” means holding the past or the old (jiu 舊) close to one’s heart (huai 懷). For the days we miss Taiwan fiercely, we’ve curated this gift set that evokes the sights, flavors, smells, and textures of the Taiwanese day-to-day. Every item comforts us with their familiarity, while reminding us that the mundane can also be archivists of collective traditions, rituals, and tastes built over time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePantry items like mango jam and dried pineapple that preserve flavors of Taiwan’s most popular fruits; a limited-edition release of a puffed snack significant to folk superstition; a kit for making a beloved jelly from the seeds of a fig endemic to Taiwan; and boxed MSG that telegraphs “old school Taiwanese general store” aesthetics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHousehold goods like salvaged hinoki wood chopsticks smell of Taiwan’s old growth cypress forests; a nylon tote straight from the traditional market; and a ceramic figurine made in the iconic image of the plastic red stools seen everywhere in Taiwan around food stalls, restaurants, and even temple entrances.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe’ve also included the photo book TAIPEI by artist Ibi Ibrahim for its stunning visual record of everyday Taiwanese objects in situ. Though human actors may not be captured, wear is evident in every bicycle, window grate, and piece of hanging laundry, allowing us to vividly imagine how life moves in and around these city streets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEverything is packed in a technicolor box inspired by the ga ji dai. Designed by our friends \u003ca href=\"%E2%80%9Chttps:\/\/odotoo.com\/%E2%80%9D\"\u003eO.OO\u003c\/a\u003e, this silkscreened box is printed with 雲海嚴選, our name in Chinese, calligraphed for us by Taiwanese typographer Joe Chang.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBundle Contents\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"%E2%80%9D%E2%80%9D\"\u003eIrwin Mango Jam\u003c\/a\u003e: gently processed jam, made with just Pingtung-grown Irwin mangoes, lemon juice, and sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"%E2%80%9D%E2%80%9D\"\u003eDried Golden Diamond Pineapple\u003c\/a\u003e: sweet and tart Golden Diamond Pineapples sliced into thick rings—core and all—and dried low and slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"%E2%80%9Chttps:\/\/yunhai.shop\/products\/kuai-kuai-mango%E2%80%9D\"\u003eMango Kuai Kuai\u003c\/a\u003e: aromatic rice puffs made with Taitung-grown xiaxue mangoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"%E2%80%9D%E2%80%9D\"\u003eAi Yu Jelly Kit\u003c\/a\u003e: the fig seeds and mesh rinsing bag you need to make amber-colored ai yu jelly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"%E2%80%9Chttps:\/\/yunhai.shop\/products\/ve-wong-msg%E2%80%9D\"\u003eMSG\u003c\/a\u003e: crystalline shards of pure umami\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"%E2%80%9Chttps:\/\/yunhai.shop\/products\/chopsticks%E2%80%9D\"\u003eHinoki Chopsticks\u003c\/a\u003e: made from salvaged hinoki cypress wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"%E2%80%9Chttps:\/\/yunhai.shop\/products\/taiwanese-market-bag%E2%80%9D\"\u003eGa Ji Dai\u003c\/a\u003e: a traditional market tote\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"%E2%80%9Chttps:\/\/yunhai.shop\/products\/miniature-taiwanese-ceramic-red-stool%E2%80%9D\"\u003eMini Ceramic Red Stool\u003c\/a\u003e: a miniature molded after the red plastic stools seen all over Taiwan’s urban landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"%E2%80%9Chttps:\/\/yunhai.shop\/products\/makan-taipei-book%E2%80%9D\"\u003eTAIPEI by Ibi Ibrahim\u003c\/a\u003e: a photobook bringing focus to the textures of everyday life in Taiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes and Usage\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIrwin Mango Jam:\u003c\/strong\u003e sweet, juicy mango that will remind you of sinking your teeth into a fresh Irwin mango at a wet market in Taiwan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLayer it on top of a panna cotta, stir it into oatmeal, glaze a vanilla pound cake, or spread it over fluffy milk toast. Try it in savory applications, too—our jam maker recommends it paired with shrimp.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e---\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDried Golden Diamond Pineapple:\u003c\/strong\u003e tart, sweet, aromatic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e---\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMango Kuai Kuai:\u003c\/strong\u003e nutty and fragrant white rice that unravels into deeply sweet and pronounced mango the more you chew, with an airy-crisp texture\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e---\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAi Yu Jelly Kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e slippery, soft, Q滑 jelly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInstructions to make the jelly can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunhai.shop\/blogs\/recipes\/how-to-make-ai-yu-jelly\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e---\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMSG:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% umami shards\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse sparingly as a flavor enhancer to intensify the savoriness or meatiness of your soups and stews, stir-fries, braises, or anything else you’re looking to zhuzh up. We love it in stir-fried kong xin cai 空心菜, dry noodles, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yunhai.shop\/blogs\/recipes\/steamed-egg\"\u003esteamed egg\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIngredients and Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIrwin Mango Jam:\u003c\/strong\u003e Irwin mango, lemon juice, sugar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo artificial preservatives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChill before using. Refrigerate after opening. Best consumed within one month of opening.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e---\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDried Golden Diamond Pineapple:\u003c\/strong\u003e dried Golden Diamond pineapples\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo Added Sugar, Additive Free, No Preservatives\u003cbr\u003eProcessed in a facility that handles mangoes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e---\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMango Kuai Kuai:\u003c\/strong\u003e Taitung rice, palm oil, glucose, sugar, mango juice, mango juice powder (mango puree, maltodextrin, sodium starch octenyl succinate, sugar, mango flavor, citric acid, beta-carotene), powdered milk, whey powder, salt, natural flavors, soy lecithin, citric acid, lactic acid powder (lactic acid, calcium lactate, silicon dioxide), antioxidant (mixed tocopherols), FD\u0026amp;C Yellow No. 5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContains milk, soy, mango.\u003cbr\u003eManufactured in a facility that also processes wheat, peanuts, sesame, eggs, nuts, fish, and shellfish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStore in a cool and dry place.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e---\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAi Yu Jelly Kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% ai yu fig seeds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e---\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMSG:\u003c\/strong\u003e pure monosodium L-glutamate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStore at room temperature. After opening, keep away from high heat and high humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAbout Yun Hai Selection\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYun Hai Selection is the house brand of Yun Hai Taiwanese Pantry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications and Dimensions\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated Gross Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.3 lbs \/ 1.5 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGa Ji Dai Box Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18.5” L x 12.2” W x 5.1” H \/ 47 cm L x 31 cm W x 13 cm H","brand":"Yun Hai Selection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47655727005918,"sku":"YHBN8200","price":125.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/4490\/5828\/files\/YHBN8200-pdp-01.jpg?v=1763002817"}],"url":"https:\/\/yunhai.shop\/collections\/year-of-the-horse.oembed","provider":"Yun Hai Taiwanese Pantry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}