The Allure of Papaya Milk Brightening a Rainy Night in Taipei: The Heartwarming Flavor of Papaya Milk at Sanhe Night Market
Papaya Milk
TaiwanTaipei Sanhe Night Market
- Food Travel Log
- New Year's Day in Taipei + Rainy Sanhe Night Market The sound of rain fills the air, turning the night market into a world of its own. Amidst it all, a lively stall greets you with a cheerful “hello” as you enjoy a cup of papaya milk! The smooth milk combines with the tropical sweetness of papaya, and suddenly my spirits are lifted as if under clear skies! Oh, so 木瓜 means papaya. What would we call it in Japanese? ⇒ 乳瓜 (Chichi Uri) Thank goodness we just call it papaya!
- Taste Rating
- Price
- 70 New Taiwan Dollar
- Meal Date
- 1/1/2025
- Insights from the Gourmet AI
- Papaya milk is a classic Taiwanese drink made by blending nutrient-rich papaya with milk. It is especially popular during the hot summer months and is believed to have a cooling effect on the body. This drink is cherished by both tourists and locals as a representative item of Taiwanese cuisine. In places like the Sanhe Night Market, it is prepared with plenty of fresh fruit and served with the fragrant aroma of fresh papaya. Incidentally, papayas originated from tropical America and were brought to Taiwan during Japan's rule. By the way, even if you know that "木瓜" refers to papaya, you might be surprised to hear it called "乳瓜" (chichiuri) in Japan. But with a bit of humor and no additions, the author, if they continued studying Japanese, might have called it "乳瓜" too! And next time you try orange juice, you'll feel more at ease if it is labeled as "orange juice." It seems the author's journey with the Japanese language will continue!
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