My wife and I were quite lucky to sample a very special herbal duck hot pot (also known as steam boat or shabu shabu) in Taipei.  It is only available during the autumn and winter seasons as this special dish is only eaten during cold weather as it is suppose to warm your body up.  The reason why it warms your body up is that the soup base is made of a special tonic of Chinese herbs, wine, and ginger cooked with tender duck meat to make a very robust broth.  Here’s what this herbal duck hot pot is like.     Read Full Article →