Wow…

Fruit stand at Shilin Night Market, Taipei

…Just arrived in Taiwan and astounded at the variety and deliciousness of the food. This is a typical fruit stand at a night market, highlighting fruits I’d rarely seen before like a “wax apple,” ume-stuffed cherry tomatoes, and raw papaya dressed with passionfruit sauce.

The fruit here is served with a variety of spicings. First is the plain sugar. Next is the chili powder. Finally is a pale purple sour-sweet topping that I vow to find before we leave.

More pictures from the market and updates as I continue to travel in Taiwan…