The Raw And The Cooked

The Raw And The Cooked is a culinary journey around the gourmet's paradise, Taiwan, the film makes seven stops along the way. In the island's capital, Taipei, we visit a traditional Taiwanese restaurant, a legendary dim-sum palace, and one of the city's lively night markets. Next, we encounter the hearty cuisine of the Hakka, Taiwan's largest ethnic community; we're introduced to the pure and delicious seafood specialities of the Ami indigenous tribe; and we get a glimpse of the Buddhist influences on Taiwanese cuisine. Finally, we are invited to a banquet by one of the island's most creative chefs. combining traditional cuisine and best organic ingredients, he weaves a culinary magic to create spectacular and novel dishes.