Description
The highest peak of Taiwanese plum wine, richly using ripe plums crafted by the agricultural cooperative of Xinyi Township, Nantou County—Taiwan's largest plum producing area.
Restaurants serving Xinyi Township Plum Wine
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Taiwanese plums(from Xinyi)
- Sugars
- Brewed alcohol(or Kaoliang liquor)
Instructions
- [Delicious Way to Drink]
- [Label Features] Brewed at 'Plum Dream Factory' run by Xinyi Township Farmers' Association. Features intensely funny names/packaging incorporating indigenous culture/humor, like 'Marasan (Marathon/Tipsy)', 'Zhanglao Shuohua (Elder Speaks)', and 'Wangji Huijia (Forgot to Go Home)'.
- [Taste] Unlike Japanese plum wine (shochu/white liquor base), some use their own brewed wine or Kaoliang base; extremely deep richness with the fruity, wild acidity unique to Taiwanese plums standing out.
- [Rocks/Soda Mix] Packed with rich extract, best sipped on the rocks with large ice, or mixed with soda for a refreshing 'Taiwan Plum Wine Soda'.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Rich aroma and fruity acidity of ripe plums
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Japanese rich brown sugar plum wine or Nanko plum wine
Pairing
Light dishes like Xiaolongbao or Chicken Rice
Trivia
[For Women] Exploded in popularity nationwide as the model for the liquor 'Marasan' in the film 'Cape No. 7'. Even those who dislike the cloying sweetness of Japanese plum wine can drink this cleanly due to the wildness and acidity of Taiwanese plums. Highly praised by women as a souvenir.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Mix with Taiwanese green tea (unsweetened) into a 'Plum Wine Green Tea'. The sweet/sour plum and tea astringency create a miraculous balance, making it infinitely drinkable!
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