Reported about 1 year ago
During the Dragon Boat Festival in Lukang, Changhua, in addition to eating rice dumplings, locals also enjoy 'pan-fried dumplings,' made simply with flour and glutinous rice flour mixed with water and either sugar for sweetness or egg and chives for a savory flavor. Eating these dumplings symbolizes Nüwa mending the sky and is believed to bring good weather for the year ahead. The town also offers a unique snack called 'sesame barley' and a limited edition snack for the festival called 'pan-fried dumplings,' attracting long lines of people eager to taste this specialty. The article also mentions a local delicacy in Taichung, the 'sesame barley soup,' prepared by volunteers from the Wanhua Temple, reflecting the diverse food culture during the festival in Taiwan.
Source: YAHOO