Taiwan Dispatch: In Italy, ?Al Dente? Is Prized. In Taiwan, It?s All About Food That?s ?Q.?

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In Taiwan, ?Q? texture refers to cuisine that is ?springy, soft, elastic,? usually found in foods with some kind of starch like noodles or tapioca pearls.

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