Yet again another Hsinchu popular (and teacher Mike) favorite. Lets say they are particularly popular here in Hsinchu; since they hold an annual festival that is decidcated to them. I find these very difficult to explain unless you have actually tasted them or felt their consistency. You can't throw a rock without hitting a street side stand that sells these.A "pork ball" is a "meatball" made with finely minced pork and strach. They are pounded to a pulp then rolled into about an 1.5" balls. These are either served as a soup, which is a clear broth topped with chopped leaves and green onions. They are also served in various kinds of noodle soup. Hsinchu doesn't have any special advantage to making pork balls (unlike the rice noodles, check out the blog on that for more information) however, it holds the crown for being the best in Taiwan.
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