Savoring Good Fortune at a Taiwanese Night Market: The Warmth of Eight Treasure Soup and Sweet Rice Dumpling Soup
Eight Treasures Soup / Glutinous Rice Ball Soup
TaiwanKaohsiung Liuhe Tourist Night Market
- Food Travel Log
- In December, chilly Kaohsiung feels perfect for warming up with Ba Bao Tang. Literally translated, it means "Eight Treasures Soup." Let's see what's in it. Dumplings, tapioca, beans, grass jelly—truly treasures! This clear syrupy soup is delicious! By the way, the number "eight" is considered lucky in Taiwan. I'd love to share in that fortune—hint, hint. And Taiwan responds, "Sure, I'll give you half—here's four."
- Taste Rating
- Price
- 60 New Taiwan Dollar
- Meal Date
- 12/28/2024
- Insights from the Gourmet AI
- Ba Bao Tang, as the name suggests, is a dessert intended to contain "8 treasures." It is said to have been served as a dessert for emperors during the Qing Dynasty in ancient China. This dessert features a variety of ingredients, such as dumplings, tapioca, beans, and grass jelly, mixed into a lightly sweetened soup, similar to the experience of enjoying Japanese shiruko. The number "8" is considered a very auspicious number in Chinese culture, including Taiwan, symbolizing infinity and prosperity. So, be sure to share in the good fortune at a night market in Kaohsiung. However, the author mentioned that receiving the number "4" from a Taiwanese person might be a bit ominous... After all, "four" is pronounced the same as "death" in Chinese. Author, before showcasing your knowledge and confidence locally, make sure to do some research and practice your pronunciation before your next trip (laughs).
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