Must-try affordable desserts at Changhua Jingcheng Night Market: Purple yam cakes for just NT$20 sell out as soon as they’re made!

 ▲ Purple yam pancake at the Zhicheng Night Market in Changhua. (Photo / NetizenTwo Boys' Daily Food JournalAuthorized for use. Please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement.)

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Changhua is a hub for classic Taiwanese street snacks. Among them, the Zhicheng Night Market, which is open only on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, is the largest night market in Changhua. Food blogger "Two Boys' Daily Food Journal" recommends a vendor selling purple yam pancakes, which often sell out as soon as they’re cooked.

▲ The purple yam pancake at the Zhicheng Night Market in Changhua is crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, and each piece is just 20 NT$, making it a great value. (Photo / Screenshot from an authorized video by netizen Two Boys' Daily Food Journal. Please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement.)

This purple yam pancake is a must-try delicacy that’s spread by word of mouth. The shop assistants skillfully pour the purple yam dough into the frying oil, where the plump pancakes sizzle away, drawing the attention of onlookers. Each piece is only 20 NT$, making it very affordable.

▲ Shop assistants skillfully pour the purple yam dough into the frying oil, where the plump pancakes sizzle away, drawing the attention of onlookers. (Photo / Screenshot from an authorized video by netizen Two Boys' Daily Food Journal. Please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement.)

The purple yam pancake isn’t as common as sweet potato balls, but it’s a tasty snack worth trying. Its flavor becomes more aromatic the more you chew, offering a simple yet satisfying taste. “The texture is similar to that of sweet potato balls. After frying, the purple yam pancake is also pan-fried until both sides are crispy—crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside,” wrote Two Boys' Daily Food Journal on their social media page.

The owner is very particular about the quality of the purple yam. “There are always so many people whenever I go,” and “I could eat 50 of these!” say netizens. Next time you’re in Changhua for a weekend trip, don’t forget to grab a few to enjoy as you stroll around the night market.

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