Xingang Fried Duck Soup Introduction
Many food enthusiasts fondly remember the deliciousness of duck meat soup, especially the highly praised "Xingang Stir-fried Duck Meat Soup" in Banqiao, which offers authentic flavors from Chiayi's Xingang. This unassuming little shop on Zhongzheng Road is named after the owner, Jiang Huizheng, who was a former district mayor of Banqiao. For many years, she has insisted on local flavors, using the famous Gao Family Wu Yin Vinegar from Shulin as a flavor enhancer, making this bowl of Taiwanese snack a delicacy among gourmets. The preparation of duck meat soup begins by sautéing garlic, onion, and chili in oil to bring out their aroma, followed by stir-frying fresh duck meat shreds. Once aromatic, she adds the crunchy and sweet Mei Shan bamboo shoots from her hometown, finishing it off with a dash of Wu Yin Vinegar. A single taste leaves one highly impressed. Departing from the common practice of using cornstarch for thickening, Jiang Huizheng carefully selects locally produced sweet potato starch for a healthier option. Duck meat soup can be enjoyed with noodles, vermicelli, and rice noodles, but the Southern Taiwanese style of eating "Duck Meat Soup Rice" is definitely worth trying, where the rice absorbs the flavorful and aromatic duck soup, creating a delightful combination. Additionally, don't miss her side dishes like "Braised King Oyster Mushrooms" and "Braised Five-Spice Tofu."
