Lukang Hsinchu Jin Shrimp Balls Introduction
Located next to the Lukang Folk Arts Museum, "Hsinchu Jin Shrimp Balls" has a history of eighty years, passed down through two generations. The first generation, Fu Jinjiang, moved from Hsinchu to Lukang and set up a stall in the market, creating the Lukang shrimp balls, which he referred to as "Hsinchu Jin." At that time, they were a delicacy served at high-end banquets. The second generation, Fu Xiquan, in an era when shrimp balls were falling out of favor, adhered to traditional methods to craft the shrimp balls, using high-quality pure sand shrimp and a unique recipe, creating a delightful dish that led to a resurgence of shrimp ball popularity, making it a top specialty of Lukang. When visiting the Folk Arts Museum, be sure to buy a few packs as souvenirs! Source: Lukang Township Office
