Lin Yuan Large Meatballs Introduction
Lin Yuan's giant meatballs, now run by the second generation, are a must-try delicacy for worshippers at the Baidu Ma Zu Temple "Ci Hui Gong" and savvy gourmets alike. The cozy shop is often packed with customers who come for the specially large and delicious meatballs. Lin Yuan is named after the first-generation owner, who wanted to ensure that guests could feel satisfied with just one large meatball. The filling is made from fresh pork hind leg, marinated and mixed with quail eggs, shiitake mushrooms, and shredded bamboo shoots, all wrapped in a meatball skin. The unique outer skin is crafted from a blend of traditional rice flour and sweet potato starch. Each morning, the meatballs are steamed before being deep-fried upon order, served with a delicious garlic sauce that enhances their flavor. In addition to the meatballs, there's also a traditional milkfish ball soup, which pairs perfectly with the hearty southern-style broth and fish balls. Lin Yuan's giant meatballs, made from traditional rice and sweet potato flour, are first steamed and then fried, resulting in a rich and solid texture, attracting many food enthusiasts from Taipei who travel by MRT specifically to savor them.
