Description
A sausage kneaded with 'Maqaw' (mountain pepper) used by Taiwan's indigenous people. Charcoal-grilling releases a refreshing, lemongrass-like aroma.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Pork
- Maqaw(Mountain Pepper)
- Sugar
- Rice wine
- Raw garlic
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- [Spice Prep] Lightly crush wild 'Maqaw' (mountain pepper) from Taiwan's mountains, featuring a lemongrass-meets-black-pepper scent.
- Mix coarse minced pork with salt, sugar, soy, rice wine, and crushed Maqaw; rest overnight.
- Stuff into natural casings and dry to make raw sausages.
- Grill over charcoal until the casing snaps and fat drips.
- Done when black Maqaw specks are visible and a citrusy freshness mingles with the roasting meat smell. Serve with raw garlic.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Lemongrass-like aroma of Maqaw
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Sausage with lemongrass and black pepper
Pairing
Millet wine or Cold Beer
Trivia
[For Adults] 'Maqaw' is an Atayal word meaning 'confession' or 'prosperity'. This single spice transforms a meaty sausage into an exotic, elegant dish. A hidden night market masterpiece.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Bite the sausage, and when the Maqaw grain pops releasing citrus notes, bite the raw garlic to reset the palate!
Allergen
Pork, Soy, Wheat