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Taiwan is renowned internationally for its unique night market and snack culture, having been ranked as the number one food destination in the world by CNN in 2015. In addition to iconic foods such as xiaolongbao, chicken cutlets, and bubble tea, Taiwan also has many locally distinctive snacks. According to a survey by "Internet Temperature Meter DailyView," the top ten rare and unique foods in Taiwan include Taichung large noodle soup and grilled pear with white jade. These delicacies showcase the rich culinary culture of Taiwan.

Taiwanese cuisine enjoys a great reputation internationally, with its unique night market and street food culture making it a representative of the culinary kingdom. In 2015, Taiwan won first place in CNN's list of the top ten food destinations in the world, receiving 8,242 votes, far surpassing the runner-up, the Philippines, which received 1,528 votes. Taiwanese food is incredibly diverse, with well-known delicacies such as xiaolongbao (soup dumplings), fried chicken, and bubble tea, while also hiding many regional specialties that are quite rare. Through sentiment analysis software, the top ten extremely rare unique delicacies in Taiwan were surveyed, including Taichung's exclusive big noodle soup, mung bean, as well as Yilan's unique cake scraps and pork belly, plus the recently popular white jade grilled pear in Taichung. Why not take a moment to count how many you've tried?

• No.10 Pig's Head Rice: Pig's head rice is a famous street food originating from Tainan's Yanshui, loved for its high calories and affordable price. The preparation process is elaborate, requiring a whole pig's head to be simmered for the broth, which is then cooked with rice, allowing each grain to absorb the essence of the pig's head broth, enhanced with pork fat for extra aroma. Its color is an egg yolk yellow, with a soft texture that carries the scent of meat, making it the breakfast choice for locals. A netizen shared, "If you want a hearty breakfast, you should choose pig's head rice."

• No.9 White Jade Grilled Pear: The white jade grilled pear is popular for its effectiveness in treating persistent coughs. After appearing at the night market in Taichung last year, it immediately sparked a trend, attracting many food lovers. The method of preparation involves stewing pears with rock sugar, goji berries, etc., and then grilling them, resulting in a fragrant broth and tender crispy pears that melt in your mouth, often leading to long queues in front of the shop.

• No.8 Communist Biscuit: Made using a half-fried, half-panned method, the communist biscuit gets its name from the boss lady's background. Its unique flavors are divided into salty and sweet variations, with the salty version containing cabbage and carrots, while the sweet version is unfilled, filled with the aroma of peanuts and sesame, making it a beloved afternoon snack among people in Chiayi.

• No.7 Pork Belly: Pork belly is a unique snack from Yilan, made by cutting pork tenderloin into strips, coating them in flour and frying them until golden and crispy. The exterior is crunchy while the inside is tender, commonly found in small street shops and night markets, making it a traditional delicacy enjoyed by locals since childhood. Netizens discussed, "Pork belly paired with hot and sour soup is super awesome."

• No.6 Niu Wen Shui: This is a traditional Hakka snack made of glutinous rice, enjoyed with brown sugar ginger sauce, peanuts, and sesame. Its shape resembles a cow in water, with a texture that is even chewier than mochi, making it a must-try for many tourists in the old streets.

• No.5 Shui Run Bing: Shui run bing is a unique snack from Hsinchu, with a soft dough replacing the traditional Ji Guang Bing, becoming a specialty offered to deities. Netizens praise it as the "light of Hsinchu."

• No.4 Cake Scraps: Cake scraps are also a famous snack from Yilan, made by simmering chicken, pork, and other ingredients to create a broth, then deep-fried to a golden crisp exterior. The interior is warm and has a soup dumpling-like texture, attracting many diners.

• No.3 Big Noodle Soup: A traditional snack unique to Taichung, big noodle soup features thick noodles served with a viscous broth, loved by both locals and tourists alike, and has received a Michelin Plate recommendation.

• No.2 Mung Bean: Mung bean is a local specialty from Taichung, made from young green leaves of the hemp plant stewed with sweet potatoes, presenting a vibrant green color, providing a refreshing taste, and evoking classic memories for many locals.

• No.1 Rice Noodles: Rice noodles topped the discussion list with 38,752 mentions, thanks to their unique production process and texture, which clearly distinguishes them from other rice rolls, making them highly favored by both locals and visitors.