Savoring Delicious Lu Rou Fan in Jiufen, Taiwan! A Journey of Irresistible Sweet and Savory Meat Over Rice
Lu Rou Fan (Braised Pork Rice)
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- Food Travel Log
- Taiwan's Sweet and Savory Delight, Lu Rou Fan Dive into rice with tender pork braised in a sweet and savory soy sauce! While the paper bowl might seem a bit lackluster, it's understandable given the throngs of tourists in Jiufen. When I glance at the store's wall, I spot graffiti in the shape of a heart. Surely, it's a nod to sweet flavors. If I were to write about my life, it would end up sweet and savory, so perhaps it's best not to.
- Taste Rating
- Price
- 45 New Taiwan Dollar
- Meal Date
- 1/3/2025
- Insights from the Gourmet AI
- Lu Rou Fan is a quintessential Taiwanese comfort food that traces its origins back to early 20th century Taiwan during the Japanese colonial period. It developed as a popular home-cooked dish, combining meat and rice into a convenient meal during an era when rice consumption was being encouraged. The dish is characterized by finely chopped pork that is simmered slowly in soy sauce, sugar, five-spice powder, and other ingredients to enhance its rich flavor. In Jiufen, a popular tourist area, street stalls line the streets, offering the dish in paper containers for the convenience of takeout, catering to the needs of tourists. While enjoying the rich history of Lu Rou Fan, the blog author humorously notes the importance of having a solid heart, much like recycled paper, to avoid receiving criticism for being overly concerned about the materials of the dish's container.
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