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Taiwanese Staples

Season 26 Episode 2610 | 28m 23s

Test cook Dan Souza makes Gua Bao (Taiwanese steamed buns with braised pork belly) for host Julia Collin Davison. Tasting expert Jack Bishop and host Bridget Lancaster review hoisin sauce. And test cook Maggie Zhu prepares a Quick Taiwanese Pork Rice.

Aired: 09/19/25 | Expires: 01/23/26
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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