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Minxiong Food Festival Showcases Innovative Dishes with Traditional Flavors

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Minxiong commercial district in Chiayi County has launched a "Patting the Water" food exploration event.
  • Fifteen local businesses are offering innovative dishes and desserts using traditional ingredients like "malau" (fried glutinous rice cakes) and "miancha" (flour tea).
  • The event runs from June 5 to July 19, aiming to boost the local economy and attract visitors.

The Minxiong commercial district in Chiayi County has initiated its "2026 Minxiong Flavor Exploration, Patting the Water" event, transforming traditional local flavors into contemporary culinary creations. The initiative features 15 local businesses presenting innovative dishes and desserts that incorporate beloved regional ingredients.

The event is getting better and better, driving the development of the commercial district and attracting groups from other counties to visit and exchange ideas in Minxiong.

โ€” Lin Yu-lingThe Township Mayor of Minxiong highlighted the event's success in boosting local development and attracting tourism.

This year's event focuses on six distinct local flavors, including "malau" (fried glutinous rice cakes) and "miancha" (flour tea) from Sheng Zhen Xin Bakery, traditional Chinese medicinal ingredients like dried tangerine peel and ginger from Jian Chang Pharmacy, kumquats from Jin Ju Tourism Factory, black soy sauce from Hei Long Soy Sauce, and milk peanuts from Ai-Chi-Wei, alongside pineapple varieties from A-Mei Pineapple.

The previous two years' events have driven an average increase of 10 to 30% in sales for participating businesses.

โ€” Hsu Sheng-changThe Chairman of the Minxiong Commercial District Development Association shared the positive economic impact of past events.

Local businesses have creatively developed a range of offerings, from coffee and desserts to Western and Chinese-style dishes. For instance, "Blue Plate Brunch" is serving a "Seared Malau Love Platter," combining the caramelized aroma of "malau" with savory meat. "Canned Fish Cafe" has introduced "Minxiong Peanut Goodness," a layered coffee drink featuring Ai-Chi-Wei milk peanuts, medium-roast coffee, and crushed peanuts.

Seared malau produces a caramel aroma, paired with meat for a sweet and savory contrast, showcasing festive snacks in a new light.

โ€” Hsu Chiao-chenThe manager of "Blue Plate Brunch" described their innovative dish featuring "malau."

The event, which runs until July 19, aims to invigorate the Minxiongๅ•†ๅœˆ (commercial district) and attract visitors. Organizers anticipate a significant boost in business for local shops, similar to previous years where sales increased by 10 to 30 percent. The event also includes an IP character, "Cat-Chasing Street Chief," who guides visitors through four story points and participating businesses, encouraging exploration and patronage through a points-collection system and a free postcard stamping activity.

It has a rich texture and layered flavor.

โ€” Chen Kuan-lingThe owner of "Canned Fish Cafe" described their new coffee creation using local peanuts.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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