Jia Yi Rice Dumpling - Quail Egg Taro Rice Dumpling Introduction
Jia Yi Rice Dumplings, now run by the third generation, is a well-established rice dumpling shop in the Shulin District. The Chen family offers nostalgic flavors of northern-style dumplings, which draw food enthusiasts back during the holidays to savor various exquisite rice dumpling tastes. One of Jia Yi's signature dumplings, the "Quail Egg and Taro Rice Dumpling," is a hidden gem known only to connoisseurs. Unlike typical fillings on the market, this recipe, passed down over decades, combines quail eggs, taro, pork belly, pickled radish, shiitake mushrooms, potatoes, chestnuts, and dried sakura shrimp, seasoned together and stir-fried with top-quality glutinous rice from Changhua before being steamed, resulting in a pure and superb taste that delights food lovers. Additionally, Jia Yi’s Liver Sausage and Bamboo Shoot Rice Dumpling, which features selected glutinous rice, Chinese sausage, liver sausage, potatoes, shiitake mushrooms, dried bamboo shoots, and dried shrimp, is another popular delicacy. If you enjoy Hakka flavors, the Hakka Squid Rice Dumpling, made with shredded squid, dried shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, dried tofu, and dried bamboo shoots, is a must-try. The Crispy Dried Fish Rice Dumpling and the Cured Meat and Bamboo Shoot Rice Dumpling are also rare delicacies in the market, and connoisseurs can place orders in advance for home delivery before the Dragon Boat Festival.
