Buzz
Alongside the classic bubble tea, the salted egg yolk taro pastry and the pork-filled bao bun are two mouthwatering treats that travelers often whisper to each other as essential delicacies to experience when visiting Taiwan.
Salted Egg Yolk Taro Pastry
The salted egg yolk taro pastry is hailed as the 'divine' pastry of Taiwan's autumn season, captivating anyone who tries it.
In Taiwan, there are two types of taro pastries: the regular crispy fried version and the one with salted egg yolk and dumpling filling, served with shredded pork (chà bông). Regardless of the type, both offer a distinct and delightful flavor that captures the essence of Taiwan, leaving a lasting impression.
To create this legendary pastry, the Taiwanese use a variety of ingredients such as taro (for the outer shell), and fillings including salted egg yolk, shredded pork (usually spicy chicken).
The preparation of salted egg yolk taro pastry is quite intricate. To achieve the perfect pastry, the baker must pay special attention to ingredient selection. The dough needs to be carefully kneaded by hand, and the filling should be seasoned just right.
Once shaped, the pastries are fried to a crisp golden brown in hot oil. The finished pastries feature a golden, crispy exterior and a soft, flavorful filling. The first bite delivers a satisfying crunch, followed by a smooth and rich filling – a truly delightful experience.
On a cool autumn day, there’s nothing better than enjoying the delicious salted egg yolk taro pastries with their creamy, savory flavor – a truly unforgettable experience.
Depending on the seller, each pastry typically costs around 25 TWD (approximately 18,000 VND). In Taiwan, you can visit Liu Yu Zi, a shop renowned for its salted egg yolk taro pastries located at the Ningxia Night Market. With over 40 years of experience, this place is highly praised for crafting some of the best pastries.
Pork-filled Bao Bun
Originating from Fuzhou, Fujian Province, today you can easily find pork-filled bao buns on almost any street in Taiwan.
This snack is quite complex to prepare. The bao bun dough is made from steamed wheat flour, kneaded by hand to achieve the perfect smooth, elastic texture. The filling consists of braised pork belly, pickled mustard greens to balance the richness of the meat, ground peanuts, and cilantro.
The most intricate part of the bao filling is the pickled mustard greens. These greens are hand-pickled by the baker, and once they reach the desired level of sourness, they are finely chopped, stir-fried to release their fragrance, and topped with ground peanuts and cilantro.
Each pork-filled bao typically costs around 100 TWD (approximately 75,000 VND). Lan Jia Traditional Taiwanese Snack in the Gongguan district is famous for its delicious pork-filled bao, highly praised by many tourists for its exceptional taste.
In addition to the two dishes mentioned above, Taiwanese cuisine offers many other delicious delicacies waiting for you to explore and experience. If you're looking to book a flight to Taiwan at a great price soon, be sure to contact Mytour.vn via their hotline 1900 2083 for quick and efficient consultation and support!
T.Hai, 11/09/2023 15:34
