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BackShen Boyang posted a blind taste test video of braised pork rice: A clear distinction between politics and food is what makes Taiwan diverse
Shen Boyang posted a blind taste test video of braised pork rice: A clear distinction between politics and food is what makes Taiwan diverse
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Shen Boyang posted a blind taste test video of braised pork rice: A clear distinction between politics and food is what makes Taiwan diverse

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Taipei Mayor Shen Boyang of the Democratic Progressive Party released a blind tasting video of braised pork rice, commenting on the taste of braised pork rice from Jin Feng, Hu Hu Zhang and other stores, emphasizing that political choices and dietary preferences should be separated, calling on respect for store owners to support freedom and avoid online attacks, and also shared his participation in Mid-Autumn Festival cake-fighting activities and his preference for mooncakes.

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During the Taipei mayoral election, candidates and supporters often interacted through food culture. As a street snack in Taipei, braised pork rice became a topic and symbol in the election campaign.

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Braised pork rice has recently become one of the important supporting roles in the Taipei mayoral election. Taipei Mayor Shen Boyang of the Democratic Progressive Party posted a blind test video of braised pork rice on the evening of the 24th. Whether it is Jinfeng braised pork rice that supports him, or Beard Zhang braised pork rice that supports Taipei Mayor Jiang Wanan, they are all on the list. He also said that they are all very delicious. He also reminded that the election is only temporary, but food is for a lifetime.

Shen Boyang commented that Taiwanese people just love to eat, and the culture of eating is very important to us. Of course, politics is also important. We should draw clear boundaries and make our democratic society more diverse. This is the Taiwan we want.

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Shen Boyang went to Huludu Haiguang Palace to participate in the Mid-Autumn Festival cake competition. Before the meeting, he was interviewed and revealed that he likes mooncakes with egg yolk and mung beans. The media also asked, do they think Jiang Wanan should also eat Jinfeng to express support? Shen Boyang said that whatever method Jiang Wanan uses is a personal choice, because braised pork rice has been very popular recently, so he did a blind test yesterday. Fortunately, one of his guesses was correct. Yesterday, he ate Dadaocheng braised pork rice, which had more fat.

The taste of Jin Feng is relatively salty. Not only did he eat it when he was a child, but it is also very close to the place where he trained as a lawyer. At that time, he took his wife there for the first time and she said it was salty. Later, after he tasted Huzhang and other braised pork rice, he found that the saltiness was indeed different. This is really a different taste. This has created these braised pork rice in Taipei, which has mushroomed everywhere. I really hope that everyone can taste the various braised pork rice in Taipei. He will be very happy if more braised pork rice comes to join the battle.

Regarding the boycott of braised pork restaurants by netizens for their stance, Shen Boyang said that each restaurant is free to support whatever kind of politicians it is, and it is also free for the public to discuss these matters. There are only a few red lines that should not be stepped on, such as rumors, personal attacks, and negative reviews on Google. For matters beyond the red lines, people and restaurants have their own freedoms, and everyone should respect them.

Shen Boyang also shared that he ate braised pork rice yesterday by blindly tasting it with his eyes covered, so that he could taste different flavors. After eating, he found that all three restaurants were delicious and had their own characteristics, which was a special experience. Everyone is welcome to try the blind tasting method at home.

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

  • Topics related to braised pork rice will continue to be discussed during the election campaign

    Likely · Within weeks

Open Questions

  • Will the braised pork restaurant owner’s political stance actually affect his business?
  • Will voters really change their consumer behavior based on a store’s political stance?
  • The extent to which this food topic continues to grow in the election campaign

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