Legend of the Mountain Fresh Milk Mochi Introduction
Located in the old street of Neiwai, "Legend of the Mountain Fresh Milk Mochi" was established in April 2000. The name signifies the hope of selling unique foods in Neiwai Village and aspires to become a legend in the area. Made with pure fresh milk, the creative Hakka delicacies include fresh milk mochi and fresh milk cow rinsed mochi, which melt in your mouth and can be enjoyed by everyone from infants to the elderly. They are a must-buy souvenir when visiting Neiwai. The famous "wet" mochi – cow rinsed mochi! This cow rinsed mochi is a unique afternoon snack in Hakka villages. In the past, the Hakka people mostly lived near the hills, and while farmers went up the mountain to farm, Hakka women made mochi from glutinous rice at home since it was the best food to stave off hunger. The reason behind using ginger syrup with brown sugar is for health: brown sugar cools the body to prevent farmers from overheating while working hard in the fields, and ginger syrup keeps out the cold because the mountainous areas are prone to sudden Northwest rain, which could make farmers cold. The term "cow rinsed" refers to the mochi being placed in the ginger syrup, as its shape resembles water buffalo leisurely wandering in a pond during the off-season for farmers, hence the name.
