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筒仔米糕Tube Rice Cake
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What is Tube Rice Cake?
Tube Rice Cake (筒仔米糕) is one of Taiwan’s popular rice and braised dishes, found in Taipei, Taichung, Tainan, Kaohsiung and all over Taiwan. Glutinous rice steamed in a small tube with braised pork, shiitake mushroom and sometimes egg, then turned out onto a plate and topped with sweet-savory sauce and cilantro. Chewy and rich.
What does it taste like?
How much does it cost?
NT$40–70 each
Where to eat it in Taiwan
Snack shops, night markets and eateries that also sell four herb soup (四神湯) — a classic pairing.
How to find it near you
Tap “Find nearby on Google Maps” above — it searches by the Chinese name “筒仔米糕”, so you see real local shops, not only places with English menus. At the shop, show the Chinese name or say “tǒng zǎi mǐ gāo”.
