Yeh Family Large Tapioca Pearls Introduction
Ye's Family Old Shop has been passed down to the fourth generation. The owner, who has been in charge for fifteen years, is a true native of Hsinchu. The shop is famous for its taro paste and boba. In traditional cuisine, the Min Bei style taro paste is made with sesame or peanuts, while the Min Nan style uses fried shallots. The owner mentions that since taro paste is a sweet dish, adding shallots can slightly balance it to avoid gastrointestinal discomfort. The shop only sells warm taro paste and does so from Mid-Autumn Festival each year until the Dragon Boat Festival the following year, as warming the taro paste is essential to fully showcase its flavor, and the taro roots that grow during these nine months are particularly delicious. Another unique feature of the shop is the purely handmade boba, which is large, chewy, and elastic. The owner insists on not adding artificial colors or gums, adhering to the principle of health and natural ingredients. The boba made from sweet potato flour is not hand-rolled like dumplings; it needs to be soaked in sugar water before boiling to prevent it from falling apart, resulting in a fragrant sweetness. Due to the shop's proximity to the City God Temple on Zhongshan Road, parking can be challenging. It is recommended to walk further down where there are a few narrow alleys or park on Ximen Street for convenience. Moreover, the taro paste tastes best when served hot; once it cools down, the flavor diminishes, so takeout is not suggested to avoid dissatisfaction.
