Lin Yuan Large Meatball Introduction
Lin Yuan's large meatballs, now managed by the second generation, are a must-try delicacy for worshippers at the Matsu Temple "Cihui Palace" in Banqiao, as well as for seasoned food enthusiasts. The small shop is often crowded with customers attracted by the unusually large and delicious meatballs. Lin Yuan is the name of the first-generation boss, who made sure that customers could enjoy a filling meal with just one piece, thus creating the oversized meatballs. The filling is made from fresh pork hind leg, marinated and mixed with quail eggs, shiitake mushrooms, and bamboo shoots, wrapped in a meatball skin. The skin itself is crafted from a mixture of traditional rice flour and sweet potato starch, molded by hand. Each morning, the meatballs are steamed before being deep-fried when customers order them, and a drizzle of garlic sauce enhances the flavor. In addition to the meatballs, there is a traditional milkfish ball soup, with a southern-style broth that pairs perfectly with the meatballs. Lin Yuan's large meatballs are made with traditional rice and sweet potato flour, first steamed and then fried, resulting in a hearty filling. Many food lovers from Taipei take the MRT specifically to enjoy these.
