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Pingtung’s Donggang was once one of Taiwan’s three major bustling ports, and in recent years has gained fame for its blackfin tuna, brimming with a unique fishing village charm and culinary culture. This nostalgic brunch spot, beloved even by locals, is a traditional dish that foodies and travelers to Pingtung must try.
A traditional snack, the meat festival, loved even by locals. (Photo / alextrip_photographer)
Ye Family Meat Festival is a 50-year-old local institution in Pingtung’s Donggang. It’s not only a beloved breakfast treat for many locals who’ve grown up with it, but also a must-try local snack for travelers before heading to Kenting.
Huge meat festivals with various toppings. (Photo / alextrip_photographer)
The main part of the meat festival is made by grinding rice into a paste and then steaming it into shape. It has little flavor on its own, with a snow-white appearance and a Q弹 (chewy) texture. To make it easier for the owner to place the toppings on the festival and serve it, the presentation is quite unique.
The meat festival is filled with ingredients such as sausages, salted pork, and sakura shrimp. (Photo / alextrip_photographer)
The meat festival itself has a relatively mild flavor, so it pairs well with the stronger tastes of sakura shrimp, sausages, and salted pork. This combination of light and salty flavors blends perfectly in the mouth.
The owner’s hands never stop once the shop opens. (Photo / alextrip_photographer)
The meat festival also comes in two styles: dry and soup. Pouring the special rice slurry over the meat festival and eating it together makes it the “soup” version, while eating them separately is the “dry” version. Travelers can choose their preference, and the owner also provides specially made garlic paste, sweet chili sauce, and chili oil for diners to add as they like.
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