Sizzling Juice Explosion！Fengjia’s Crazy Pan-Fried Dumplings — The Entire “Sizzle Sizzle” Making Process Revealed

Reported by Reporter Huashao Fu / Taichung

Many people think pan-fried dumplings need to be oily to be flavorful, but in fact, golden and crispy pan-fried dumplings can also burst with juice inside！At Happy Star in Fengjia Night Market, there’s a spot called “Zhenxinji Pan-Fried Dumplings.” Though the shop is small, customers keep coming non-stop. The bursting juice and hearty filling make it hard to stop at just one bite. Now, when you visit the shop and show the ETtoday EBC News Cloud app, you can also get a free drink or side dish.

▲ Many visitors come to Happy Star specifically for Zhenxinji Pan-Fried Dumplings. (Photo / Provided by Zhenxinji Pan-Fried Dumplings)

“These juicy pan-fried dumplings are so delicious, check them out！” The vendor’s calls blend with the lively buzz of the night market. This is the Happy Star Plaza in Fengjia Night Market. In addition to many games, the plaza also features several curated specialty foods. Alongside recent viral hits like Jizhi Yakitori, Thai Grilled Ice, and Mentaiko Toast, the most popular among female visitors is this affordable delight！

Owner Wang Zhenxin demonstrated the dumpling-making process for reporters. Skillfully placing the folded dumplings on the iron griddle, he then picked up a misting bottle and lightly sprayed the surface with a small amount of oil, ensuring an even distribution that made the dumplings look moister. Finally, he sprinkled the shop’s special flour water. As soon as it hit the griddle, the sounds of moisture evaporating and the dough setting filled the air with pops and crackles. Then, he covered the dumplings with the wooden lid on the griddle to trap the steaming heat. “Just wait about six more minutes, and they’ll be ready to eat！”

▲ Zhenxinji Pan-Fried Dumplings come in original and kimchi flavors. (Photo / Reporter Huashao Fu)

After about five minutes, the vendor lifted the wooden board, and steam erupted from beneath. “They’re almost done！” He skillfully maneuvered his spatula around each dumpling like a martial arts master, drawing squares around them before scooping them onto a plate. “Our method is a bit unique because they’re dry, so there’s no greasy feeling underneath, which makes our customers feel more at ease.” With such customer-first values, it’s no wonder this spot is a favorite in Fengjia Night Market.

▲ The kimchi used in Zhenxinji Pan-Fried Dumplings is ordered from Taichung’s well-known “Kim’s Kimchi Workshop.” (Photo / Reporter Huashao Fu)

The shop offers both original and kimchi-flavored steamed dumplings. The original has a sweet and savory taste, while the kimchi flavor is slightly spicy, catering to different palates and tasting noticeably different from typical night market pan-fried dumplings. With very little oil, the original dumplings let you enjoy the natural sweetness of cabbage and the savory taste of pork — rich, hearty flavors that are super “moreish.” The kimchi dumplings offer a combination of spicy, sour, and crispy elements. The owner revealed that the kimchi is ordered from the well-known “Kim’s Kimchi Workshop” in Taichung. “I used to fly to Korea frequently, and their flavor really is just like what I had in Korea.”

▲ Customers who dine at Zhenxinji Pan-Fried Dumplings can get a small drink by showing the ETtoday EBC News Cloud app. (Photo / Reporter Huashao Fu)

Good deal alert: From now until the end of June, show the ETtoday EBC News Cloud app to get a small drink (choose between iced lemon tea or milk tea with coffee) or a serving of kimchi！

Zhenxinji Pan-Fried Dumplings

Address: No. 71, Wenhua Road, Xitun District, Taichung City, Happy Star Plaza
Phone: 0913 896 008
Business Hours: Wednesday to Monday, 16:00–24:00; Closed on Tuesdays

ETtoday EBC News Cloud is currently running a collaborative interview event with the shop
Feel free to email ettravel@ettoday.net or send a direct messageto the ETtoday Foodie Force Facebook pagefor inquiries

More food info~~Download the EBC News Cloud app now
Click here to download the app