Mazu Temple A-Gu Douhua Introduction
Chen Yi-li (born in 1953) used to sustain his life by setting nets in the Love River. When Pingtung aquaculture operators came to release shrimp in the area, many began to raise shrimp profitably. However, after a few years, the shrimp became infected, and pathogens from the fish ponds polluted the river environment. To this day, grass shrimp, banana shrimp, and white shrimp cannot be released. Chen Yi-li eventually abandoned the net setting and switched to selling tofu pudding and cold drinks. The tofu pudding he sells includes traditional tofu pudding and three-color tofu pudding. The three-color tofu pudding features three colors: yellow, black, and white. The yellow is egg pudding, the black is chocolate pudding, and the white is milk pudding. In other words, the three-color tofu pudding is a combination of egg pudding, chocolate pudding, and milk pudding, which is why it is also called three-color pudding tofu. This three-color tofu pudding offers a variety of tastes: sweet, bitter, smooth, and tender, making it popular among both adults and children. After selling for a while, Chen Yi-li discovered that traditional tofu pudding is preferred by Northern tourists, while locals prefer the three-color tofu pudding and are less fond of traditional tofu pudding. Consequently, he decided to stop making traditional tofu pudding and specializes in selling three-color tofu pudding.
