Taiwan

Taiwan (#48) Lo Bah Png (Meat Sauce with Rice)

It occurred to me I had not yet explored the country of Taiwan, and a Google search led me to a wonderful recipe for Taiwanese comfort food – Lo Bah Png.  This recipe was so easy to make, and the kitchen smelled so good while it was simmering on the stove.  I sautéed garlic and shallots, then added shitakes and ground pork and cooked until the pork was cooked through.  A mixture of water, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sugar and Chinese 5-spice was added to the meat mixture and simmered for about an hour.  I love Chinese 5-spice; it consists of star anise, cloves, cinnamon, fennel and pepper.  To serve, fill a bowl with rice, top with the pork mixture, and sprinkle with green onions and cilantro. 

Only four more countries left!  I'm thinking Singapore, Luxembourg, Belize and Scotland will make the list.  Recipes are lined up and ready to go!