Tāu-kuann-tshiám
| Course | snack |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Taiwan |
| Region or state | Yilan County |
Tāu-kuann-tshiám (Chinese: 豆乾攕; Tâi-lô: tāu-kuann-tshiám; lit. 'skewered dried tofu'), also known as Chinese: 一串心; Tongyong Pinyin: yí chuàn sīn; lit. 'one skewer of heart' in Mandarin, is a traditional Taiwanese street food originating in the Lanyang Plain of Yilan County, Taiwan. It is a skewered food made by stuffing various cooked ingredients into hollow fried tofu and threading them onto a long bamboo skewer. The dish is considered a regional specialty of Yilan and is commonly sold at night markets and street stalls.[1] The Mandarin name of the dish comes from the song of the same name by singer Jean Shen.[2]
Overview
Tāu-kuann-tshiám is characterized by its modular composition. Hollow fried tofu pockets are filled with a variety of cooked ingredients, then layered with herbs and vegetables before being skewered together. After assembly, the skewer is typically brushed with a savory sauce and served warm.[3]
The dish is known for allowing customers to choose different combinations of fillings, contributing to its popularity as an affordable and customizable snack.[4]
Preparation
The basic preparation involves the following steps:
- Hollow fried tofu is prepared or selected.
- Fillings such as boiled pork scalp, pork intestine noodles, sausage, barbecued pork, or other pork offal are cooked separately.
- The fillings are inserted into the tofu pockets, often along with aromatics such as scallions, Chinese chives, basil, cilantro, or garlic sprouts.
- The stuffed tofu pieces are stacked and pierced with a long bamboo skewer.
- Sauce is brushed or poured over the skewer before serving.
In recent years, variations such as charcoal-grilled tāu-kuann-tshiám have emerged, adding a smoky flavor while retaining the original structure of the dish.[5]
See also
References
- ^ 江志雄 (1 March 2018). "天天吃好料》羅東米粉焿、一串心 道地宜蘭味". Liberty Times (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Retrieved 27 January 2026.
- ^ "快新聞／〈一串心〉玉女歌手沈雁在美過世 享壽60歲". Formosa Television (in Chinese (Taiwan)). 5 February 2021. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
- ^ 李寶琴 (10 December 2021). "一串心奪下全國創意料理第2名 蘭陽新住民鄭安娜抓住您的味蕾". Kamalan News (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Retrieved 27 January 2026.
- ^ 阿發的簡單幸福 (9 November 2022). "串起你心的多種口味變化，在地特色古早味必吃銅板美食". Yahoo! News (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Retrieved 27 January 2026.
- ^ VIVIYU小世界 (12 December 2024). "羅東人愛吃這間！古早味「一串心」濃郁帶嚼勁、柴魚香米粉羹超推". ETtoday (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Retrieved 27 January 2026.