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Koe-á Bah | Traditional Pork Dish From Taiwan, East Asia | TasteAtlas

Koe-á bah

(瓜仔肉, Cucumber Pork)

Koe-á bah is a Taiwanese dish made with ground pork and pickled cucumbers as the main ingredients. It is usually made with a mixture of ground pork, pickled cucumbers, and garlic, which is steamed with browned shallots. Typical seasonings include rice wine, soy sauce, soy sauce paste, ginger, white pepper, star anise, and sugar.


Stir-fried vegetables and steamed rice, rice porridge, or noodles are common accompaniments to this dish. Taiwanese ground pork with pickles is usually served hot, topped with chopped green onions and a drizzle of sesame oil.