How to pronounce Gao zha

Gao zha is written 糕渣 where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /kaʊ˥ ʈʂa˥/. In plain English letters that is gow-JAH, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Gao zha?

Gao zha is a snack of Taiwan. Where it comes from: Yilan. People usually eat it as a snack and on festive days. Its main ingredients are chicken, pork and seafood. It tastes savory and rich.

Where Gao zha comes from

Gao zha is one of 30 signature dishes of Taiwan on this map.

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