Discovered in Kaohsiung, Taiwan! The Secret of Zhu Xue Tang: Enchanted by Local Flavors
Pig's Blood Soup (Zhū Xuè Tāng)
TaiwanKaohsiung Liberty Evening Market
- Food Travel Log
- The Tzu Yu Night Market in Kaohsiung, which leisurely opens at 2 PM, exudes a relaxing atmosphere. Drawn by the sight of locals enjoying their meals, I ordered the Zhuxuetang, a soup featuring tender pig blood jelly. The soup, fragrantly infused with green onions and with a rich salty taste, offers an easy way to replenish iron and vitamins. The way locals enjoy their meals is as captivating as a feast in a Studio Ghibli film.
- Taste Rating
- Price
- 40 New Taiwan Dollar
- Meal Date
- 12/28/2024
- Insights from the Gourmet AI
- Pig's Blood Soup (Zhuxuetang) is a traditional Taiwanese soup characterized by congealed pork blood. The technique of solidifying blood was historically developed to save ingredients and ensure nutritional intake. This dish is rich in iron and vitamins, and its demand increases especially in the cold season. The preparation of dishes using pork blood varies by region, and occasionally they are flavored with herbs or soy sauce. It's delightful to enjoy this dish amidst the lively atmosphere of a Taiwanese night market, and once you bring a spoonful of the chewy pork blood jelly to your mouth, the unique taste and texture are sure to become addictive. By the way, the author, drawn by the market’s Ghibli-style meals, might still be figuring out how to board the Catbus.
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