爌肉飯

A thick slab of pork belly, slow-braised in soy sauce until the fat turns soft and wobbly, laid over a bowl of white rice and drizzled with the braising sauce. Names vary around Taiwan — in the south, a shop sign saying 滷肉飯 may well mean this dish, so look at the photos on the menu or wall to be sure.

Taste

• Rich and fatty
• Savory-sweet soy sauce
• Melt-in-your-mouth pork
• Hearty

Typical price

NT$60–120 per bowl

Where to find it

Traditional rice shops, lunch counters and night markets across Taiwan — many shops that sell lu rou fan also sell this. The town of Changhua is especially famous for it. Often served with pickled mustard greens or a braised egg.