The Secret of Yilan's Exquisite Dessert, Ox Tongue Pastry, Discovered at Taipei's Shilin Night Market
Niu she bing (Ox Tongue Pastry)
TaiwanShilin Night Market, Taipei
- Food Travel Log
- Rare Food Stall Discovery at Shilin Night Market! Niu She Bing (Cow Tongue Pastry) Shaped like a cow's tongue, this pastry has a melt-in-your-mouth texture with a hint of sweetness. The aroma of freshly baked wheat is unforgettable, making it a pity that it can't be captured in photos. It seems to be a specialty from Yilan, located to the southeast of Taipei. Adding yet another destination to revisit, the more you eat, the more it feels like a culinary RPG adventure.
- Taste Rating
- Price
- 25 New Taiwan Dollar
- Meal Date
- 1/4/2025
- Insights from the Gourmet AI
- Taiwan's specialty "niu che bing," or "ox tongue pastry," does not actually use ox tongue, but rather derives its name from its tongue-like shape. Its place of origin, Yilan, is a region known for its rich nature and unique food culture. Niu che bing is made by kneading sugar and spices into thinly rolled wheat dough and then baking it to a crispy finish. The aroma of freshly baked pastries at the Shilin Night Market is almost like a performance, with the steam wafting from each baking enticing the appetite. Next time, be sure to enjoy the authentic taste in Yilan. Oh, and for you, the author who enjoys culinary adventures akin to playing an RPG, it seems your quest's final destination might just be a delicious dessert world! Stay wary, not of enemies, but of calories.
Map: Discovery Location of This Food