Bread "coffin" appeared in Taiwan (China) from about 1940s, was created by a chef and restaurant owner named Hsu Liu-Yi and quickly became one of the street food. loved by many.
Initially, the dish was called "Shakaliba" (according to the Japanese transliteration for entertainment center) with two main ingredients: chicken liver soup and crispy bread.
However, because the shape of the dish is quite similar to a coffin, over time, familiar diners call it that and name it "Gua Cai Ban" (Taiwan means coffin).
It is also because of the strange and curious word of mouth that this bread has become more and more famous, attracting the attention of foodies around the world.
Accordingly, to create this unique dish, the chef will use a slice of bread 3-5cm thick, hollowed out the intestines and then baked or deep-fried, making a box the size of a palm. .
Inside the casket-shaped bread crust, the filling is filled with a stew made of chicken, seafood, beef or mushrooms, and other ingredients and a creamy sauce. .
Finally, the chef will use another slice of bread on top as a lid.
However, later, because the needs of diners are increasingly diverse, each person's taste is different, so the filling inside the "coffin" bread is also changed according to many new recipes, such as sweet filling. made from fruits such as bananas, peaches, mangoes, strawberries...
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The "coffin" bread dish makes diners afraid to hear the name, but after eating, you will feel the crispy crust, combined with the greasy cream filling, mixed with other ingredients in a rich, aromatic sauce. Photo: Lataco, bentonions).
Not only impressed by the appearance, but the special feature of this dish is also in the processing ingredients. Accordingly, instead of using freshly baked bread, the chef will use old bread so that when processing, the crust is dry, crispy and delicious.
In contrast, new bread often has a high moisture content, which affects the quality and taste after frying.
If you have the opportunity to travel to Taiwan, you can find and enjoy "coffin" bread in many places, from luxury restaurants to popular restaurants. However, gourmets commented, going to the night markets and trying this cake will bring a more enjoyable experience.
Phan Dau
