Ti hoeh koe facts for kids
Pig's blood cake, also known as black cake, is a popular street food from Taiwan. It's called Ti hoeh koe in Taiwan. This special snack is served on a stick, making it easy to eat while walking around. It's made from pork blood and sticky rice, which are steamed together. After steaming, it's often covered in peanut powder and coriander, and served with tasty dipping sauces.
What is Pig's Blood Cake?
Pig's blood cake is a type of "blood pudding." This might sound unusual, but many cultures around the world have dishes made with blood. In Taiwan, this cake is a unique mix of flavors and textures. It's soft and chewy, a bit like a rice cake or mochi.
How It's Made
The main ingredients are fresh pig's blood and sticky rice. These are mixed and then steamed until they become a solid, cake-like block. After it's cooked, the cake is usually cut into smaller pieces.
Serving Pig's Blood Cake
Street vendors in Taiwan keep the pig's blood cake warm in special wooden boxes or metal steamers. When you buy one, they often put it on a stick. Then, they roll it in a mix of ground peanuts and fresh coriander. Sometimes, they add a sweet or savory sauce on top. It's a warm, filling snack that's perfect for eating on the go.
Where Did It Come From?
Pig's blood cake first came to Taiwan from the Fujian region of China. Over time, people in Taiwan made it their own, turning it into the popular street food it is today. Besides being a snack, pig's blood cake can also be added to a hot pot, which is a type of soup where you cook ingredients at your table.
