【Eat Delicious Food】Warm up on the Winter Solstice with a Bowl of Tangyuan (Glutinous Rice Balls)! 6 Heartwarming Tangyuan Recommendations

Written and reported by the editorial team of MOOK Travel Life Network

When the Winter Solstice arrives, according to Taiwanese tradition, a steaming bowl of tangyuan is absolutely essential. Whether it’s the soft, tender, and chewy sweet tangyuan served with a sweet syrup, or the savory tangyuan with juicy, flavorful meat fillings soaked in rich broth — still steaming with wisps of white vapor — just imagining it feels incredibly heartwarming. Below are six super-popular tangyuan recommendations that let everyone enjoy the most delicious versions, warming both the stomach and the soul during the Winter Solstice, extending that happiness throughout the entire winter.

● Bayong Yuan Zi Tang (Eight Buildings Glutinous Rice Ball Soup)
Bayong Yuan Zi Tang is located in Taipei’s most densely packed food hub, the South Airport Night Market. This compact night market is practically lined with classic eateries every few steps, and Bayong Yuan Zi Tang has stood its ground here for at least 20 years. Its specialties include glutinous rice balls in fermented glutinous rice soup and longan glutinous rice porridge. The glutinous rice here is cooked until perfectly soft. When combined with qi-tonifying longan, it’s suitable any time of year, summer or winter. Additionally, their fermented glutinous rice black sesame balls with egg are a fan favorite — almost a must-order dessert for every customer. The purple rice and fermented glutinous rice flavor is captivating, not harsh or overpowering as raw fermented glutinous rice can be, but mild and sweet, leaving a truly unforgettable impression.

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