ZEA Taipei

Charcoal grilled duck breast glazed with Mexican pibil, tamal stuffed with duck liver, salsa verde, reduction of duck jus and pibil. And of course there were duck empanadas. The pastry was in terracotta color( thanks to the addition of paprika) matching the interior color theme! Onto desserts we had roselle granita with blueberries and queso fresco, Peruvian St Martin chocolate and cashew, delightful trio of sweet treats- picaron( Peruvian pumpkin+sweet potato doughnut), Mexican chocolate truffle with chipotle, lime and coconut brigadeiro. There were afajores to take home too😍
I often get asked what draws me to Latin American food. Well there are many popular dishes( tamales, empanadas and ceviche for example) served on almost every Latin American tables, the recipes and cooking styles vary though. They represent each region’s unique geography, agriculture and cultural influences( from indigenous natives to European colonizers to Asian immigrants). And that makes this robust and flavorful cuisine so much fun to explore. Congratulations again @zea.tpe 🎉 Thank you for having us over before the official opening. Can’t wait to return!
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Aqui esta @zea.tpe 🌿 2022.05.11
Taking inspiration from Latin America’s colorful cultural history, everything here from the space to tableware to food and wine illustrates the vibrant heritage from some 11000 miles away. With chopsticks and locally sourced ingredients bonding Taiwan and Latin America together. On this day we had little bites of delight- crab tostada, scallop aguachile and chipa. Impossibly beautiful hamachi ceviche peruano. Superb homemade bread and Familia Zuccardi premium EVOO. Highlighting 4 of Mendoza’s oldest varieties including Argentina’s flagship arauco. First time tasting non European olive oil and wow was I blown away! Purple potatoes and mole poblano then took center stage, talk about making magic with humble ingredients! Red prawn Caribbean curry in a gorgeous sea inspired bowl! Spanish mackerel cooked “ a la talla”, grilled kohlrabi, Mexican adobo and amazing mate hollandaise. Muy sabroso patita con mani, a sophisticated version of Peruvian pig trotters with peanuts. To be continued.
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