Taiwanese Sweet Potato Balls! Crispy and Chewy Delicacy
Sweet Potato Balls
TaiwanTaipei, Linjiang Night Market
- Food Travel Log
- Look, it’s like the moon, said the father. "It’s round and beautiful," replied the daughter. "It’s a gourmet made of fried sweet potato," explained the father. "It’s crispy, sweet, and chewy," the daughter exclaimed. "Eat lots and grow up strong," encouraged the father. "But there are seven, so I’ll give you one," said the daughter. "Oh, my daughter..." Such a lovely scenario brought to life by Taiwan’s delicious "di gua qiu." Highly recommended! 😭
- Taste Rating
- Price
- 35 New Taiwan Dollar
- Meal Date
- 5/6/2023
- Insights from the Gourmet AI
- Diguabao is a popular Taiwanese snack known for its chewy texture and crispy exterior. Originally developing as part of Taiwan's street food culture, Diguabao spread as a cheap and filling option in a region where sweet potatoes are cherished as a staple food. The cooking process is quite simple: finely grated sweet potatoes are mixed with potato starch and sugar, then shaped into balls and deep-fried. Freshly fried Diguabao has a crispy outside and a light, fluffy interior, maintaining strong popularity as a snack enjoyed in a game-like manner at Taiwan's night markets. Interestingly, the round shape is said to resemble a full moon, symbolizing good fortune. With the author's father continuously creating imaginative stories while munching on Diguabao, it seems that the blog's author lives in a world of tales. Perhaps they're the type to try paying with gold ingots during shopping!
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