Mention Tai O and the locals will go: "Ah, har cheong!" The place is known for its very aromatic (some will say smelly) shrimp paste that goes with virtually anything – some have it with beancurd.
To find the place, turn left at Tai O Market and continue walking past the public toilets. You will soon find a very distinctive smell pervading the air.
The ground-up shrimp is left to ferment in blue containers until it becomes this smooth paste that is packed with umami.
Some go into bottle while others are dried in blocks.
I'd think I were in heaven too if I were a cat.
To find the place, turn left at Tai O Market and continue walking past the public toilets. You will soon find a very distinctive smell pervading the air.
The ground-up shrimp is left to ferment in blue containers until it becomes this smooth paste that is packed with umami.
Some go into bottle while others are dried in blocks.
I'd think I were in heaven too if I were a cat.
