Tatung Cooker

The Tatung steamer, a simple kitchen appliance popular in Taiwanese culture, is explored as more than just a cooking tool, but as a symbol of home, identity, and resilience. Shin Yu Pai interviews Tiffany Ran, a chef, who shares her personal connection to the Tatung, highlighting its role in her life from childhood to adulthood. The steamer evokes memories of her mother's cooking and provided comfort during challenging times, including her father's illness. Tiffany's journey from using the Tatung for basic sustenance to incorporating it into her professional cooking, culminating in her Taiwanese food pop-up, Baba Lio, demonstrates the appliance's versatility and cultural significance.