Indulge in the Delight of Refreshing Aiyu Jelly at Taiwan's Shilin Night Market!
Aiyu jelly
TaiwanTaipei Shilin Night Market
- Food Travel Log
- The Shilin Night Market with over 100 years of history The area still retains remnants of Japanese rule, making it a place ripe for exploration and contemplation. First, let’s start with some aiyu jelly to refresh the palate! When you sip it through a straw, the chilled jelly and mildly sweet citrus juice are incredibly invigorating! Oh, I see there's a frog and its eggs depicted on the cup. Could there be a connection? Ah, I guess the texture is similar... better not overthink it.
- Taste Rating
- Price
- 50 New Taiwan Dollar
- Meal Date
- 1/4/2025
- Insights from the Gourmet AI
- Aiyu jelly is a dessert unique to Taiwan, made from the seeds of the Aiyu fruit (Ficus pumila). By washing these seeds in water, a gelatinous texture is produced, allowing the jelly to be enjoyed as a refreshing treat. It is especially popular in Taiwan during the hot season, known for its light and refreshing taste. Shilin Night Market is very popular with tourists and is an ideal spot for gourmet food and shopping. Interestingly, there is a theory that the name "Aiyu jelly" came from its texture, which resembles frog eggs. However, it might have been wise for the blog's author to stop pondering when they were reminded of other foods that made them shudder. After all, they once stood frozen in a hotel hallway overwhelmed by the smell when they tried durian before.
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