Rural Kitchen | Miaoli Zhuoye's Colorful Kitchen ~ Natural Color Cooking Experience

Unwind, slow down, and discover the untouched essence of nature at Zhuoye. This culinary experience incorporates environmental education: a natural dye plant can be used to dye fabrics and simmer in dishes. Through hands-on instruction and hands-on cooking, you'll learn about land-friendly farming practices and cultivate culinary concepts such as local production and consumption, natural processing, and sustainable cooking. This highly educational experience is a cultural and ecological journey that both adults and children can enjoy. It's recommended to stay at Zhuoye's unique homestay the day before the event to allow for a more relaxed rural kitchen experience.

- Farm Introduction | Zhuoye's Homestay in Miaoli -
Zhuoye's Homestay, a secluded place shrouded in mist, was inspired by an owl to settle down and cultivate the land. It feels like a forgotten paradise in the mountains, and within it, you'll feel like you've rediscovered the warmth of a small farming village. The farm offers a rare opportunity to DIY hand-dyed fabrics, and the unique barn-style homestay in Taiwan adds a touch of sophistication to your stay. The restaurant offers creative, off-menu cuisine and has been voted one of Taiwan's top ten restaurants with unique views online. Its own vegetable garden is also incredibly healthy and nourishing!

▲ Special Ingredient - Indigo
When Zhuoye Workshop first built its indigo dye vats, they stirred them diligently daily. In good weather, the dye quickly fermented, and bright blue foam appeared on the surface. A spoon was then used to scoop the blue bubbles into a large white porcelain dish. After a few days, the blue bubbles crystallized into a powder, revealing the purest indigo. Once collected in a jar, the indigo can be used not only as a cooling and antipyretic herbal remedy but also as a food dye.

- Lustful Cuisine | Miaoli Zhuoye's Lustful Kitchen -

1. Turmeric/Indigo/Beetroot Healthy Noodle Soup: Using homemade, naturally dyed three-color noodles, visitors are guided through making their own healthy mushroom soup, paired with Sichuan-style boiled noodles and local green vegetables for a healthy and nutritious meal. 2. Pearl Vegetable Roll: Add green, fiber-rich vegetables like pearlweed to an egg mixture, then use a frying pan to create a green crepe-like crust. Then, fill it with farm-made sauerkraut, jicama, sesame seeds, and mushroom floss, then roll it into a vegetable egg roll. This is a fun and colorful natural dish.

3. Colorful Rice Cake Ice: Using natural plant dyes, the simple rice cake becomes something extraordinary. Add ice cream and other condiments to create a colorful ice cream bowl.