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

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.

from NYT > Travel https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/04/world/asia/taiwan-food-q-texture.html?partner=rss&emc=rss