The foundation of Taiwanese cuisine

Although Taiwan is known worldwide for bubble tea, snacks, and premium noodles, traditional sauces and flavorings still form the foundation of many Taiwanese dishes. With just a few authentic ingredients, you can instantly add more depth and character to noodle soups, stir-fries, dumplings, and marinades.

Are you looking for an Taiwanese grocery or Taiwanese shop for authentic cooking ingredients? At Tjin’s Toko, you’ll find a carefully selected range of Taiwanese flavorings for both novice and experienced home cooks.

Discover our range

This collection includes:

• Sesame oil
• Shaoxing Wine
• Shaohsing Wine
• Shaoxing Rice Wine
• Chinese Cooking Wine
• Black Sesame Powder
• Chili oil
• Traditional sauces
• Cooking ingredients
• Other Taiwanese flavorings

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Sesame oil

Sesame oil is one of the most commonly used flavorings in Taiwanese cuisine. Thanks to its rich, nutty flavor, a small amount is often added at the end of cooking.

Sesame oil pairs perfectly with:

• Noodles
• Dumplings
• Stir-fries
• Vegetables
• Marinades
• Dipping sauces

Shaoxing Wine

Shaoxing Wine is a traditional rice wine widely used in both Taiwanese and Chinese cuisine. You may also find this product under names such as Shaohsing Wine, Shaoxing Rice Wine, and Chinese Cooking Wine.

The rice wine is used to marinate meat, add extra depth to sauces, and give stir-fries an authentic flavor.

Perfect for:

• Beef
• Chicken
• Pork
• Dumplings
• Stir-fries
• Noodle dishes

Black Sesame Powder

Black Sesame Powder is made from finely ground black sesame seeds and is widely used in Taiwanese and other East Asian cuisines.

It is used in:

• Desserts
• Hot drinks
• Porridge
• Baked goods
• Sweet soups
• Smoothies

It can also be used as a flavoring or topping.

Authentic cooking

With a small selection of traditional flavorings, you can easily make authentic Taiwanese dishes at home. Combine sesame oil, Shaoxing Wine, and other flavorings with noodles, vegetables, meat, or dumplings for a meal with the distinctive flavors of Taiwan.

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Complete your pantry with our Taiwanese Noodles, Bubble Tea, Taiwanese Snacks, and Taiwanese Drinks. This is an easy way to bring the diverse flavors of Taiwan into your home.

Frequently asked questions

Which flavorings are commonly used in Taiwanese cuisine?

Commonly used flavorings include sesame oil, Shaoxing Wine, chili oil, soy sauce, and black sesame powder. These ingredients form the basis of many Taiwanese dishes.

What is Shaoxing Wine?

Shaoxing Wine is a traditional rice wine widely used in Taiwanese and Chinese cuisine. You may also find it under the names Shaohsing Wine, Shaoxing Rice Wine, and Chinese Cooking Wine. It is used in marinades, sauces, and stir-fries.

What do you use sesame oil for?

Sesame oil is often added as a flavoring to noodles, dumplings, vegetables, stir-fries, and marinades. Because of its powerful flavor, a small amount is usually enough.

What is Black Sesame Powder?

Black Sesame Powder is finely ground black sesame seeds. It is used in desserts, hot drinks, baked goods, and other traditional Asian recipes.

Are these products suitable only for Taiwanese dishes?

No. Many Taiwanese flavorings are also used in Chinese, Japanese, and other East Asian cuisines. This makes them highly versatile.

Where can you buy authentic Taiwanese sauces and flavorings?

At Tjin’s Toko, you’ll find a wide range of authentic Taiwanese sauces and flavorings. From sesame oil and Shaoxing Wine to black sesame powder and other traditional cooking ingredients.