A golden-brown, deep-fried Taiwanese Ba-wan (肉圓), partially split open, rests within a shallow, circular metallic bowl

A golden-brown, deep-fried Taiwanese Ba-wan (肉圓), partially split open, rests within a shallow, circular metallic bowl. The exterior of the Ba-wan is textured and appears crispy. Its exposed interior reveals a filling composed of lighter, granular material mixed with darker, irregular chunks, likely meat and other ingredients. A generous amount of glossy, dark brown, viscous sauce, containing lighter particulate matter, coats the Ba-wan and pools in the bowl. The bowl sits on a flat, uniformly orange-red surface, consistent with a tabletop or tray, showing minor surface variations. The scene is located in the city of Kaohsiung, Taiwan. No individuals or active interactions are depicted.