Top Ten Delicious Snacks in Fujian

Fujian is located in the southeastern coastal area of ​​China, surrounded by mountains and rivers, supported by eight mountains, one river and one piece of farmland. Its forest coverage area ranks first in the country, and its coastline length ranks second in the country. It has mountains, rivers and forests in the true sense. You can imagine how beautiful the scenery is. In Fujian, you can visit the famous Chongwu Ancient City, Qingyuan Mountain, Kaiyuan Temple, Chengtian Temple and other temples. Walk across the Luoyang Bridge and you can also eat the top ten delicacies in Fujian.

Earthworm jelly is a specialty food originated in Quanzhou, Fujian. It is a frozen product processed from unique products. It contains gelatin, and the main ingredient is a worm belonging to the phylum Siegesporia. Its scientific name is Siegesporium, and it is two or three inches long. After boiling, the gelatin contained in the insect body dissolves into the water and condenses into blocks after cooling. The meat is clear and tastes delicious and fresh. Served with good soy sauce, northern vinegar, sweet sauce, hot sauce, mustard, minced garlic, jellyfish and coriander, shredded white radish, shredded chili and tomato slices, it becomes a delicious snack with great color, aroma and taste.

Flat meat swallow, also known as meat swallow and flat food, symbolizes peace and good fortune. It is an indispensable dish in Fuzhou festivals and wedding banquets. It is one of Fuzhou's specialty snacks and can be steamed or boiled.

Oyster omelette. Originated from the alternative food invented by our ancestors when they could not get enough food, it is a symbol of poor life. Oyster omelet is said to be such a creative dish invented in a poor society.

Seven-star fish balls are one of the famous soup dishes in Fujian. It is made with fish, lean pork and dried shrimp as the main ingredients. The snow-white fish balls, as big as walnuts, floated in the steaming soup, like stars in the sky. Therefore, overseas Chinese call it "Seven Star Fish Balls". Fuzhou's "Seven Star Fish Balls" are famous for their white color, elasticity but not greasy, fragrant and loose filling, and sweet and smooth taste.

Roasted pork rice dumplings are a unique snack in Fujian. Quanzhou's roasted pork rice dumplings have a long history and are characterized by being sweet, tender, non-greasy, and meticulously crafted.

Eight dried foods, also known as the Eight Dried Foods of Western Fujian, are eight kinds of dried foods with unique flavors in Western Fujian, including Liancheng dried sweet potatoes, Wuping dried pig gallbladder, Mingxi dried meat jerky, Ninghua dried rats, Shanghang dried radish, Yongding dried vegetables, and so on.

Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, also known as "Mantanxiang" and "Fushouquan", is the most famous dish in Fuzhou. It was first created by the famous Fuzhou restaurant Juchunyuan during the Tongzhi period of the Qing Dynasty. It is mainly made of 28 kinds of raw materials including abalone, sea cucumber, shark fin, fish maw, fish lips, tendon, ham, scallop, mushroom, etc., plus Shaoxing wine, etc., stored in a wine jar, mixed with mud and sealed, and simmered over low heat for more than 10 hours. It is extremely delicious and aromatic, making it a great dish for fall and winter.

Oyster cake (diê-biāng in Fuzhou dialect), also known as oyster cake, is a traditional snack of the Han nationality in Fuzhou, Fujian. It has a strong Fuzhou flavor and is unique, well-known and charming. It is round, golden in color, with a crispy shell and delicious filling. It can be eaten alone.

Shacha noodles are a Han Chinese noodle snack from Xiamen, Fujian Province. The secret lies in the soup. One of the main ingredients of shacha is the best shrimp heads, which are marinated with salt for more than two months and then ground into powder. Shrimp paste and garlic paste are added in that order and fried thoroughly. After cooling, five-spice powder, curry powder, chili powder, sesame seeds, etc. are added.