Limited daily servings！A unique traditional Chinese herbal stew slow-cooked with multiple ingredients — “Old-Fashioned Mixed Vegetables”

Text and photos by /Hu Li Xiao Hai Hai

Specialty. Traditional Mixed Vegetables |Facebook| Tel 07-5578686
Address: No. 540, Bo’ai 1st Rd., Gushan District, Kaohsiung City (at the intersection of Bo’ai & Dashaun) | Business hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–13:30 (until sold out) / Closed Sat & Sun

Lately, all the food has been what Little Hu has been begging to eat—she’s got an amazing appetite XD The other day we passed by the Traditional Mixed Vegetables place just as it was closing, which made her run home in tears.... But today, while dining at Charlie Brown with Foodie Gege, after eating we secretly followed his lead to try something new (Little Hu spinning in circles)! All I can say is traditional flavors are truly enchanting... even Shari couldn’t resist having a bowl (●´ω｀●)0?∈This dish is made with pork belly, mushrooms, dried bamboo shoots, etc., simmered in the broth over a low flame until tender enough to melt in your mouth~~~ After chatting with the boss, we learned he uses a uniquely blended traditional Chinese medicine to cook it—we couldn’t even taste it!? (？д？≡？д？)q" The pork is also simmered for over 10 hours until it’s perfectly soft before being added to the mixed vegetable pot to absorb the essence of the broth..... It’s simply divine.

【Traditional Mixed Vegetables】NT$60 per bowl
It looks like quite a thick mixed vegetable soup.... but the broth actually tastes incredibly refreshing ! The ingredients are abundant, and every bite is exciting ^^ The usual items are evenly distributed in the bowl, only the dried bamboo shoots depend on luck～～ (Shari got some, Little Hu cried)

It feels like Mixed Vegetables is also a signature dish ~~~~~ Multiple ingredients are simmered together yet each retains its original flavor. The boss said he spent ages developing it ! Also, because he’s created such a delicious secret recipe, he doesn’t want to easily compromise his principles and has turned down several media interviews. After talking with the boss.... Shari realized he’s really a meticulous perfectionist XD He even personally goes to the market at 5am every day to handpick the cabbages himself, instead of having them delivered by suppliers.... They don’t make too much Mixed Vegetables, preferring to sell out rather than ruin the intended delicious taste ~~~

The color of this pork belly just by lifting it up is extraordinary.... and once you put it in your mouth, you can feel its tenderness and the balance of saltiness and umami ~~~ (Little Hu said she was so moved she almost cried) This pork belly takes over 10 hours to make, super time-consuming ! If the boss doesn’t find pork he’s satisfied with that day, he’d rather not open the shop... V绠.. His persistence makes us eat with complete peace of mind (´⊙ω⊙`) No worries about the flavor changing ~~~ Hahaha.

Before trying the Traditional Mixed Vegetables, Hu Li both thought it might be similar to the soup served at banquet-style meals.... Who knew it was completely different ! After eating, you don’t get thirsty, and there’s a slight spiciness that’s quite appetizing and not greasy at all. Oh, and just eating the mixed vegetables alone can still leave you hungry.... We suggest ordering a bowl of rice to go with it for even more enjoyment XD

The mixed vegetables have truly absorbed the essence of time ~~~ Fully flavored ! The meatballs are also specially made by the supplier.... No wonder they taste a bit different (Q´∴Q)

Little Hu saw Shari pick up a shiny piece of daikon radish that looked like gold.... and immediately protested that she didn’t get any ! It turns out every bowl of mixed vegetables comes with meatballs, tofu skin, and pork belly.... but mushrooms, daikon, and dried bamboo shoots are not guaranteed Up^^  If you really want to eat any of those, remember to tell the boss “Boss, I want daikon～～” (but dried bamboo shoots are rare finds)

【Fish with Egg】NT$80 (price subject to availability)
It was Hu Li’s first time here and she didn’t know what to order, so the boss’s daughter specially recommended her favorite Fish with Egg (´%洁?a
? The fish looked so plump, like it was blown up, and when we cut into it, there were tons of eggs inside～～ Sorry little fishies.... but you’re so deliciously bouncy ! (;´锭?多)

There were really a lot of eggs～～～ Super satisfying to eat ! There’s less fish, but it’s also quite sweet.

【Milkfish Head】NT$25 each
Little Hu is pretty traditional in her eating habits.... (Shari calls her an old grey = =) She’s the one who ordered the Milkfish Head ! Even though she usually doesn’t eat much fish～～ Milkfish heads have quite a few bones, so you really have to be careful when eating !

【Milkfish Belly】NT$80 each
The boss’s daughter served us (confetti) Actually, it was because Little Hu acted cute and asked if there were any must-try fish dishes.... and was mistaken for a tourist from Taipei ..... The kind and thoughtful boss’s daughter noticed we seemed to be struggling with taking photos (?).... and specially brought out a plate of milkfish belly (totally surprised～～) Hu Li shyly accepted it and went to share it with her friends ("g∀"f)0?"g∀"f)0?nbsp; The boss himself, while cooking the mixed vegetables, was worried the two girls were hot, so he went in and got us two bottles of Black Sugar Soda to cool us down ! The folks in Kaohsiung are just incredibly warm～～～～～(／ 5Д′)／~ %g%g

Nowadays, besides the boss running the shop, the second generation also helps out here～～ Being able to keep enjoying these traditional flavors is such a blessing ! ('*&ω;'*)

Quite a few people come to eat here.... Sometimes if you come too late at noon, it’s all sold out ! If you want to try this traditional taste, you’ve gotta be an early bird～～

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After figuring out the opening hours of the Traditional Mixed Vegetables place, Hu Li both couldn’t stop thinking about it.... Just two days later, they dashed back to buy takeout XDD  The delicious taste is just so memorable ! But acting too slow means no fish = = If you like this kind of traditional flavor, you should definitely give it a try ! For those who like stronger flavors, you can also add extra sauce. Recommended for those with a traditional soul and who love Traditional Mixed Vegetables &a(*´∀｀*)人(*´∀｀*)&a
 

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Life needs experiences, and living needs trying ! “Taste” is a very subjective thing—it’s only when expectations are met and emotions are stirred that the taste of love can be achieved.
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