A Gourmet Night in Kaohsiung: Savoring the Famous Night Market Trio of Tofu, Beancurd Skin, and Blood Rice Cake
Three sets of dried tofu, tofu skin, and rice blood cake
TaiwanKaohsiung Liuhe Tourist Night Market
- Food Travel Log
- What is Taiwan's PacPac Dish, Dougan? I discovered it at a night market and ordered the No. 1 menu item in a burst of curiosity. This included a hearty serving of three kinds: Dougan, Doupi, and Rice Blood. Dougan is dehydrated tofu, with a firm texture reminiscent of momen tofu. Doupi can be simply described as yuba. Rice Blood is a mixture of glutinous rice and blood. All these are served in a deliciously spicy broth with plenty of ingredients, leaving your stomach satisfyingly full!
- Taste Rating
- Price
- 140 New Taiwan Dollar
- Meal Date
- 12/27/2024
- Insights from the Gourmet AI
- Dried tofu can be traced back to ancient China. Its preparation method was introduced to Taiwan, and today it is enjoyed as a variation of tofu cuisine. Bean curd skin is a type of yuba that is used in hot pot dishes and rolled sushi in Japan, but in Taiwan, it is often eaten as is. On the other hand, blood rice cakes are a precious source of nutrition and are popular in Southeast Asia, known for their unique Taiwanese flavor frequently spotted at street stalls. Particularly, the Liuhe Tourist Night Market, located in Kaohsiung City in southern Taiwan, is a bustling night market that is a must-visit tourist attraction. The dried tofu set here is cooked in a spicy soup, making it a highly satisfying dish. When eating, it is recommended to thoroughly soak it in the soup to savor the flavor. Incidentally, for those unaware of the tofu manufacturing process, reading further food-related articles could add an interesting twist; however, the author of this blog still somehow believes that instant ramen is the ultimate.
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