October 2011
Yi-lan (宜蘭) is an area of intensive farming on the northeast coast of Taiwan. My first impression was of a peaceful, beautiful place with fresh air. It is famous for its spring onions. There are bigger than my finger, and twice the length of the ones in Hong Kong. There was a small exhibition devoted to the cultivation of spring onions. This was quite simple, but interesting. I never knew spring onions could be used in so many different ways.
Spring onion pancakes are one my favourite savoury snacks in HK. When I saw they were popular over there, I tried many of them from corner stores or street vendors which I passed along the street in the first two days. After trying lots of pancakes, I found the best ones were sautéed in oil, not deep fried or burnt. Eventually, I found a street vendor in Taipei, whose pancakes were delicious. His handcart was surrounded by people, and he grumbled at a man for taking pictures of him. I wanted to do the same thing, but I was anxious he would object. Fortunately, he did not get angry with me, but smiled instead. I thanked him for making good food and gave him a thumbs up.
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| The small exhibition, Yilan, 2011 |
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| Inside the exhibition, Yilan, 2011 |
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| The best pancakes in Taiwan, 2011 |
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