Lin Yuan Large Meatballs Introduction
Lin Yuan Large Meatballs, now run by the second generation, is a well-known eatery not to be missed by worshippers at the Banqiao Mazu Temple "Cihui Temple" and savvy food enthusiasts. The small restaurant is often bustling with customers drawn in by their exceptionally large and delicious meatballs. Lin Yuan is named after the first-generation owner, who thoughtfully made the meatballs especially large so that customers could enjoy them to their heart’s content. The filling is made from quality chilled pork hindquarters, marinated and combined with quail eggs, shiitake mushrooms, and shredded bamboo shoots, all wrapped in the meatball dough. The skin is crafted from a mix of traditional rice flour and sweet potato starch, molded into shape. Each day, the meatballs are steamed before being deep-fried upon ordering, drizzled with a flavorful garlic sauce that enhances the taste. In addition to meatballs, they also serve a traditional milkfish ball soup, with a southern flavor that pairs perfectly with the meatballs. Lin Yuan's large meatballs feature a combination of traditional rice and sweet potato flour, steamed then deep-fried, with a substantial filling, making it a popular choice among foodies who travel from Taipei to indulge.
