The version of shaved ice you see today in Taiwan is different from those you see in the west. Unlike the Hawaiian version, Taiwanese shaved ice is not served in a cone but on a plate or a bowl. What's more the Taiwanese version of shaved ice has more diverse toppings. Not only does each store provide you with syrup they also provide you with assorted fruits and other sweet goods.
Shaved ice can be found in many places in Taiwan. First of all, most traditional desert stalls in Taiwan have shaved ice. In those stalls, you can also enjoy other sweet goods such as grass jelly and aiyu jelly. Next, it can also be found in every night market all over the country. Lastly, due to its rising popularity all over the world, stores like Ice Monster are becoming more and more common. These stores that sells only shaved ice are the places where you can find the most exotic shaved ice.
As mentioned above, there are a lot of toppings and types of syrups that you can choose from. Just the sheet amount of toppings and syrups can be overwhelming, those who are not familiar with Taiwanese shaved ice may be stumped when ordering. But don't worry, in most stores, the owners have already given you combinations to choose from. For example, red bean shaved ice is one of the most common combinations in Taiwan. It consists of red bean, black sugar syrup, pearls, and depending on the store the combination may include ice cream on top.
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| There are many toppings for shaved ice Source:https://www.flickr.com/photos/1-up/344813076 |
Shaved ice can be found in many places in Taiwan. First of all, most traditional desert stalls in Taiwan have shaved ice. In those stalls, you can also enjoy other sweet goods such as grass jelly and aiyu jelly. Next, it can also be found in every night market all over the country. Lastly, due to its rising popularity all over the world, stores like Ice Monster are becoming more and more common. These stores that sells only shaved ice are the places where you can find the most exotic shaved ice.
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| A modern ice shaving machine |
As mentioned above, there are a lot of toppings and types of syrups that you can choose from. Just the sheet amount of toppings and syrups can be overwhelming, those who are not familiar with Taiwanese shaved ice may be stumped when ordering. But don't worry, in most stores, the owners have already given you combinations to choose from. For example, red bean shaved ice is one of the most common combinations in Taiwan. It consists of red bean, black sugar syrup, pearls, and depending on the store the combination may include ice cream on top.
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