Fu Lai Handmade Steamed Buns Introduction
Li Tu-Ge (born in 1935) began making handmade steamed buns and dumplings in 1971 to support his family. He pushed a cart to sell in nearby villages and later settled at the entrance of Fu'an Temple in Fucai Village. In 2003, due to his old age, his son, Li Yong-Chun (born in 1970), took over the business and opened a breakfast shop at No. 37, Fucai Village, serving only in the morning from 5 AM to 9 AM. In 2011, Li Yong-Chun's wife, Peng Xiao-Ling, and his sister-in-law expanded the sales to Dongshi, choosing a busy spot in front of the Dongshi Township Farmers' Association to set up a stall named "Fucai Handmade Steamed Buns," selling handmade steamed buns and dumplings. Due to their authentic craftsmanship, the business thrived and became a well-known snack stall in Dongshi. "Fucai Handmade Steamed Buns" uses high-gluten flour and is made entirely by hand without machinery. The filling for the dumplings includes cabbage, pork, carrots, and soybean sprouts to enhance the sweetness and flavor. In addition to dumplings and steamed buns, "Fucai Handmade Steamed Buns" also sells fried dough twists. The steamed buns and dumplings are prepared at the home in Fucai and kept warm to be reheated at the stall, while the fried dough twists are made at home and fried on-site at the stall.
