Sanchong Jin Da Braised Pork Rice Introduction
If turkey rice is the representative dish of Chiayi, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to praise Sanchong as the capital of braised pork rice. In every corner of the streets, there are countless food shows reporting, hidden gems, and recommendations from netizens. Apart from well-known braised pork rice shops like Wu Deng Award, Ji Xiang Hao, Lian Wu, and Wei Feng, “Jin Da Lu Rou Fan,” located on Da Ren Street in Sanchong District, is also an extremely popular local delicacy. Every morning at 6 AM when the doors open, drivers, office workers, and small business owners flock in, showcasing the charm of Jin Da’s cuisine. Operating for several decades and now passed down to the second generation, Jin Da Lu Rou Fan is famous for its fatty yet not greasy, aromatic, and flavorful braised pork rice. Unlike the typical braised pork rice that features a moderate lean-to-fat ratio or solely lean meat, Jin Da's version uses only fatty meat. However, the owner, Huang Yuan Quan, who previously worked as a chef at Qing Ye Restaurant, not only possesses excellent culinary skills but also specially uses broth made from old hens and pork bones as the base for the meat sauce. With a unique braising method, the tender white rice is generously topped with rich fatty meat sauce, which is not only not greasy but also exceptionally delightful to eat.
