On the majority of Lunar New Year tables in Taiwan, you probably won’t find chicken with kumquat sauce or duck with pickled mustard greens. However, for the Hakka, an ethnic minority comprising nearly 20% of Taiwan’s population, these are signature dishes. <br /><br />On a Hakka Lunar New Year table, you’ll notice a distinct theme: sour and bold, earthy flavors. From pickled mustard greens to kumquat sauces, these preserved ingredients tell the story of Hakka Taiwanese people’s culture and language.
