讀後心得

Taiwan is internationally renowned for its unique night market and street food culture, having repeatedly topped global food rankings. In CNN's selection in 2015, Taiwan received 8,242 votes, far exceeding the second-place Philippines, which garnered 1,528 votes. Taiwan not only boasts well-known delicacies like xiaolongbao, fried chicken, and bubble tea, but also many local specialty snacks. According to a survey by DailyView, the top 10 rarest foods in Taiwan were listed, including Taichung's noodle soup, barley, Yilan's cake scraps, and braised meat. These dishes not only have local characteristics but have also sparked lively discussions online, becoming the pursuit of many food enthusiasts.

The cuisine of Taiwan is quite famous, with its unique night market and street food culture elevating it to the status of a gastronomic kingdom. In 2015, Taiwan topped the list of the world's ten best food destinations as voted by CNN, winning with 8,242 votes, surpassing the runner-up "Philippines" with 1,528 votes. Taiwan's food is diverse; aside from well-known dishes like xiao long bao, fried chicken, and bubble tea, there are many regional specialty snacks, some of which are quite rare. Through sentiment analysis, the top ten rare and unique delicacies in Taiwan were surveyed, including the Tainan exclusive big noodle soup and ma-yi, the unique cake crumbs and boiled pork from Yilan, as well as the recently popular white jade roasted pear in Taichung. How many have you tried?

• No.10 Pig Head Rice: Originating from the Tainan Yanshui area, pig head rice is a famous commoner snack loved for its affordability and generous portions. A whole pig head needs to be simmered for at least 2 hours to make the broth, which is then cooked with rice, allowing each grain to soak up the essence of the pig head soup. It can be enjoyed directly or enhanced with lard for added aroma. The golden-yellow pig head rice is fluffy and emits a subtle meat fragrance, serving as an energy source for the people of Yanshui in the morning.
• No.9 White Jade Roasted Pear: Known for treating persistent coughs, the white jade roasted pear has attracted a large number of foodies since it appeared in Taichung night markets last year. This delicacy involves stewing a whole pear with rock sugar, goji berries, red dates, and silver ear mushrooms, then roasting it over a fire. Paired with fragrant broth and crispy tender roasted pear, it has become a favorite among customers, widely shared on social media.
• No.8 Communist Pie: The half-fried half-panned communist pie is named after the boss’s wife, who is a new resident from mainland China. Currently sold only at branches in Chiayi and Taoyuan across Taiwan, the flavors come in both savory and sweet varieties; the savory ones are filled with cabbage and carrots, while the sweet ones are hollow without filling, featuring the fragrance of peanuts and sesame.
• No.7 Boiled Pork: This unique snack from Yilan, made by deep frying, uses tender pork tenderloin, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender inside, loved by both tourists and locals. Boiled pork is commonly sold in street-side shops and night markets, a delight many have enjoyed since childhood.
• No.6 Niu Wen Shui: This traditional Hakka snack may seem difficult to associate with its name, but it is essentially a type of mochi. Named after scenes from farmland, niu wen shui is made from glutinous rice and served with brown sugar ginger syrup, peanuts, and sesame, making it a favorite among tourists.
• No.5 Shui Run Bing: Shui run bing emerged as a replacement for Jiguang Bing, this specialty from Hsinchu uses a soft dough and is a notable offering for worship, also popular as a gift.
• No.4 Cake Crumbs: One of the famous snacks from Yilan, cake crumbs resemble fried tofu, with a golden crispy exterior and hot filling. Its texture is often described as reflective of the reserved yet emotional character of the people of Yilan.
• No.3 Big Noodle Soup: A unique snack from Taichung, the noodles are relatively thick, and the soup is thick and sticky, favored by locals and recommended by the Michelin guide.
• No.2 Ma-Yi: A specialty of the Taichung area, produced from May to September, ma-yi soup is a refreshing broth made with sweet potatoes and dried anchovies, becoming a classic memory for many locals.
• No.1 Rice Noodle: A representative food from Taoyuan, rice noodles are complex to make, with a smooth texture and strong rice flavor, fundamentally different from rice rolls, becoming a focal point of discussion among many food enthusiasts.