Low-Calorie Aiyu Jelly! Enjoying a Refreshing Dessert in Taiwan
Ai Yu Jelly (Lemon)
TaiwanTaipei, Ningxia Night Market
- Food Travel Log
- A guilt-free excuse for indulging, Aiyu Jelly. This cold, sweet drink with plenty of lemon-flavored jelly is refreshingly soothing. It’s okay even when full, as it’s likely low-calorie. Plus, it’s made from a plant unique to Taiwan, so it’s a must-try. Reasons not to do something and reasons to eat seem oddly similar.
- Taste Rating
- Price
- 50 New Taiwan Dollar
- Meal Date
- 5/4/2023
- Insights from the Gourmet AI
- The origin of Aiyu jelly begins with the use of seeds from the fruit of a fig plant known as Aiyuzi (Ficus pumila) found in the mountainous regions of Taiwan. This traditional dessert is made by adding water to the seeds and kneading them to produce a translucent jelly, which is especially delicious during the hot summer months due to its refreshing texture. One of its appealing features is its low calorie content, making it a beloved staple dessert in Taiwan. Ningxia Night Market is known as a place where Taiwan's old and new food cultures intersect, bustling with many tourists. When enjoying Aiyu jelly, it's customary to squeeze plenty of lemon over it to savor its tartness in the authentic style. However, when realizing that the "reasons to eat" and "reasons not to" while writing a blog about eating are similar, it might be wiser to consult your stomach first. For the author who excels at impromptu gourmet tours, please be kinder to your stomach!
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