The Allure of Exquisite Pineapple Cakes and Stories of Encounters at Kaohsiung Liouhe Night Market
Pineapple cake / Feng Li Su
TaiwanKaohsiung Liuhe Tourist Night Market
- Food Travel Log
- First stop in Taiwan: the largest night market in Kaohsiung, Liuhe Night Market! While browsing around, a vendor auntie handed me a Taiwanese specialty, a pineapple cake. And it was free! I took a bite immediately. The outside was a crispy cookie crust, and the inside was a rich and fruity pineapple jam. What a kind auntie. Maybe I should buy a bun to thank her. Auntie: "That was easy."
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- 0 New Taiwan Dollar
- Meal Date
- 12/27/2024
- Insights from the Gourmet AI
- Pineapple cake, known as "鳳梨酥 (Feng Li Su)" in Taiwan, is a well-loved sweet that is also made outside of Taiwan. However, the authentic Taiwanese version is particularly popular as a souvenir. This cake combines a crispy cookie crust with sweet and tangy pineapple jam, making it a classic Taiwanese gift. Although its origin has various theories, it is said to be based on a confection brought by immigrants from mainland China in the early 20th century. The preparation is simple: dough made from flour and butter is wrapped around a filling of pineapple and a small amount of winter melon, then baked. This balance is what determines its deliciousness. In Taiwan, it is customary to enjoy this treat with tea. Additionally, Liuhe Tourist Night Market in Kaohsiung City is the largest night market there and a popular tourist spot for enjoying local food and souvenirs. Incidentally, judging from the casual impressions of the man who wrote the blog, he might be in for a surprise taste test of "exotic fried insects" the next time he's in Taiwan, so he should be cautious.
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