Jiayi Rice Dumplings - Quail Egg and Taro Flavored Dumpling Introduction
Jia Yi Rice Dumpling, now run by the third generation, is an old-time rice dumpling shop in the Shulin District. The Chen family brings back the nostalgic flavors of Northern-style dumplings, attracting food enthusiasts to revisit during festivals to savor the exquisite tastes of various rice dumplings. One of Jia Yi's signature dumplings, the "Quail Egg Taro Dumpling," is a hidden gem known only to those in the know. Unlike fillings found on the market, it follows a decades-old tradition by combining quail eggs, taro, pork belly, preserved vegetables, mushrooms, potatoes, chestnuts, and sakura shrimp, then stir-fried with top-grade glutinous rice from Changhua before steaming. The rich and harmonious flavor is praised by gourmets! Additionally, Jia Yi's Liver Sausage Bamboo Shoot Dumpling, made with selected glutinous rice, Chinese sausage, liver sausage, potatoes, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and dried shrimp, is also a popular delight. If you enjoy Hakka flavors, the Hakka Squid Dumpling, filled with shredded squid, dried shrimp, mushrooms, tofu, and bamboo shoots, is a must-try. The crispy Dried Fish Dumpling and the Bacon Bamboo Shoot Dumpling are also rare delights on the market, and gourmets can place orders in advance to have them delivered before the Dragon Boat Festival.
