Chihshang Rice Field Culture Story House Introduction
In the past, the train journey from Hualien to Taitung took 8 hours, which led to the creation of the earliest Chishang rice box to allow travelers to enjoy a meal during the long trip. Initially, the rice box was wrapped in bamboo leaves and contained a triangular rice ball filled with dried meat and sour plums. Over time, it evolved into a wooden box packaging, featuring rice made from Chishang rice, accompanied by pork belly, roasted meat, and pickles made using traditional methods, as well as ingredients such as shrimp caught from Dapo Pond in the early days. With the changes of the times, Chishang rice boxes have strictly controlled their raw materials, creating a richer and more diverse variety of dishes while continuing the legacy of the old brand with modern management.
