Distilled liquor is believed to date back to the Yuan dynasty (1279-1368 AD) in China, according the ancient Chinese medical book ... traces of fruit and taro were found in the vessel.

This recipe for Hakka Pork Belly with Taro (芋頭扣肉) is a traditional comforting Chinese Hakka dish, featuring the savory, umami flavors of deep-fried pork belly layered with slices of taro.