The stone seaweed used in Fire-roasted Pork with Stone Seaweed is a local specialty, growing on rugged rocks in turbulent waters and harvested during low tide in winter and spring. It resembles ribbons, has the color of purple satin, and tastes as sweet as candy — a premium seafood delicacy. The first-harvested seaweed is especially tender and can be dried for long-term storage. When simmered with red pork, its aroma is intoxicating, and the flavor is comforting — a fine dish fit for banquets. …
Eight Treasures Stewed Sweet Potato Noodles, also known as "Stewed Egg," is a traditional and exceptional delicacy from Pingtan folk cuisine. It is made by stirring refined white sweet potato starch into a paste, then pan-frying it in oil. Various ingredients and seasonings such as shrimp, diced salted pork, crab meat, crab roe, crispy fried peanut slices, water chestnuts (also called “梅犁”), diced fish, daylily buds, seaweed, chopped scallions, and more are added...
Steamed hairtail, commonly known as hairtail, is abundantly found in the shallow seas of Pingtan. In recent years, cage farming has been successfully developed. Live hairtail transported to Hong Kong and Macau is highly favored. Select locally sourced live hairtail, scale and gut it while keeping the belly intact, then add slices of ginger, premium aged rice wine, soy sauce, spring onion segments, and preserved winter vegetables. Steam it in a porcelain basin covered with a lid. The fish meat is tender and the broth is fragrant, making it a nutritious delicacy…
Jiaru Clams are a specialty of Fuqing, Fuzhou, Fujian Province. Located in Fuqing City, Fujian Province, between 25°41′43.89″N to 25°29′33.58″N and 119°27′42.73″E to 119°38′32.76″E, the area features 105 square kilometers of coastal mudflats and reclaimed land…
Pingtan seaweed is a specialty of Pingtan County, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province. Pingtan is the original birthplace of nori (Pyropia yezoensis) in China and also the cradle of its cultivation. With its high-quality, unpolluted waters, the seaweed produced here is superior to that from other regions. Nori is delicious, affordable, and highly nutritious, containing abundant essential amino acids, minerals, and vitamins...
Pingtan Fish Balls are a specialty of Pingtan County in Fuzhou City, Fujian Province. These fish balls retain the simple texture of the fish meat, with no filling inside—they are solid and have a smooth, tender, and crisp bite. As a convenient dish on modern dining tables, Pingtan Fish Balls are renowned for their emphasis on ingredient selection and craftsmanship. They are typically made primarily from fresh yellow croaker, mackerel, eel, and small...
Minqing Sandalwood Olive is a specialty of Minqing County, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province. Also known as white olive, green fruit, or yellow olive, the Minqing Sandalwood Olive is small in size, with a deep green peel and yellowish flesh. It has a crisp texture and a fragrant, delicious taste, and is a late-maturing variety. The history of olive cultivation in Minqing County dates back to the Tang Dynasty. In the late 1980s, the county began large-scale...
Luoyuan Xialing Sheep is a specialty of Luoyuan County, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province. The sheep are relatively small in size, have long white hair on their bellies, and produce tender, flavorful meat without any gamy smell. In Bili Township, Luoyuan County, there is a unique type of goat known as “Xialing Sheep.” It is reported that Xialing Sheep are raised in villages such as Bili, Xiyang, Lin Tou, Lin Wei, and Xi Bian in Bili Township...
Fuzhou fish balls are a specialty of Fuqing City, Fuzhou, Fujian Province. The outer layer of Fuqing fish balls has a delicate and elastic texture, offering a smooth and rich mouthfeel that becomes even more delicious when paired with the filling. Also known as "shui wan" (water balls), they are one of Fuqing’s traditional snacks. Together with guangbing (oat cakes), li bing (oyster fritters), and yu guo (taro cakes), they are known as the Four Famous Snacks of Fuqing. The fish balls are flavorful and delicious, yet never greasy no matter how many you eat…
Yongtai Jiuchong Fruit is made from rice.…
Yongtai scallion pancakes are one of the specialties of Yongtai, crispy and delicious, leaving a memorable aftertaste.…
It is a specialty cake of Songkou. Made with glutinous rice, lard, peanuts, sesame seeds, white sugar, and other premium ingredients, this cake is finely crafted and boasts a fragrant, soft, and moist texture when eaten.…
Fish Stream Town is not only known as a “land of fish and rice,” but also boasts the reputation of being a “hometown of longan.” Legend has it that between the 10th and 20th years of the Guangxu reign in the Qing Dynasty (1884–1894), locals grafted superior varieties from Xinghua with local cultivars, giving rise to generations of exceptional fruit. Right now is the longan harvest season...
One Dou loquats are renowned for their large size, vibrant color, thick flesh, juicy texture, and delicious, refreshing taste. Town Profile: One Dou is a beautiful mountainous town located in the western part of Fuqing City, a southeastern coastal city in Fujian Province. It governs seven villages and residential areas, has a population of 11,000, and covers an area of 108 square kilometers. The area boasts vast forests, fertile land, and abundant water resources, making it a natural haven for developing forestry, fruit farming, and animal husbandry. Loquats are the main fruit, supplemented by plums, peaches, oranges, and other high-quality fruits, forming the region’s dominant industry. It is one of Fuqing City’s primary fruit production bases. Varieties & Quality: With 150,000 acres of mountainous land and an average elevation of 300 meters, One Dou features frequent fog, significant day-night temperature variations, deep soil layers, fertile earth, and a balanced pH level—ideal conditions for growing loquats. The loquats here are plump, brightly colored, with a well-balanced sweet-and-sour flavor and exceptional taste, making them excellent green food and health-nourishing delicacies. One Dou produces a wide range of loquat varieties, covering early, mid, and late seasons. Major varieties include Jiefangzhong, Zaizhong No. 6, and Dahongpao. Ultra-early varieties like "Donghu Early" and ultra-late varieties like "Red Five-Star" are also being promoted. Comparison of Main One Dou Loquat Varieties: Variety | Characteristics | Harvest Time Zaizhong No. 6 | Early ripening, large and elongated fruit, orange-yellow skin and flesh, sweet and tangy | Early March to mid-April Jiefangzhong | Late ripening, very large fruit, light orange-red, easy to peel, sweet with a hint of sour | Early April to mid-May Dahongpao | Round fruit, orange-red, extremely sweet, rich flavor | Late March to late April Scientific Management: A Loquat Association has been established, equipped with fruit tree technicians who regularly organize training sessions. A high-quality variety breeding base has been set up, and new techniques such as grafting, fertilization and irrigation management, pruning and thinning, and pest and disease control have been widely adopted. Marketing Services: The “Rongdu” trademark is registered and used, with further applications underway for provincial-level “Green Food” certification. The “Dusheng Fruit Development Co., Ltd.” has been formed, and a 5,600-square-meter specialized fruit wholesale market has been built. Infrastructure such as water, electricity, and roads in the town area has been improved. Efforts have been made to crack down on market monopolies, promote graded sales, and ensure smooth market operations. One Dou loquats are exported to cities and provinces including Beijing, Shanghai, Zhejiang, Guangdong, and Fuzhou, and are expected to enter supermarkets like Walmart this year.
Lianjiang Abalone Lianjiang County is located along the eastern coast of Fujian Province and enjoys a mid-subtropical climate with mild weather. The county has a coastline stretching 238 kilometers and a sea area covering 3,112 square kilometers. With its winding coastline, numerous bays and islands, flat and open nearshore terrain, smooth tidal currents, Lianjiang provides ideal conditions for its fishing industry, especially abalone farming...
Yanpi is a thin sheet made from minced meat and sweet potato starch, also known as meat yanpi. Created during the Guangxu period of the late Qing Dynasty, it is white in color, fragrant, smooth, delicate, and pleasantly crisp and tender. It can be sliced into strips and cooked, making it a unique snack specialty of Fuzhou. Yanpi is available in food stores. Additionally, it can be used to make various famous dishes and local snacks such as Taiping Yan. …
In the process of adjusting the national agricultural industrial structure, Shangchangzhi Village developed edible mushroom cultivation in line with local conditions. A total of 336 households in the village grow pocket mushrooms, accounting for 85% of the total number of households; the cultivation area spans 320 mu, making up 68% of the village’s total arable land. The annual production reaches 25 million mushroom bags and 900…
Stir-fried Fish Noodles. Fish noodles are a specialty of our county. They are primarily made from yellow croaker and eel. The skin and bones are removed, the flesh is scraped off, and then minced into a paste. This is mixed with high-quality mushroom powder and an appropriate amount of salt, then formed into strips or blocks. These are baked dry over a warm fire and then sliced into strips to create the final product. To stir-fry the fish noodles, first soak them in boiling water for two to three minutes, then remove and place them in cold water to soak…
Braised Eight Delicacies in a Pot is a signature dish primarily made with stewed chicken chunks, stewed duck chunks, duck gizzard, pork tripe, pork trotters, fresh squid slices, dried scallops, and soaked shiitake mushrooms. It is often referred to as the “little Buddha Jumps Over the Wall.” Its preparation method is similar to that of Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, and it carries a similar flavor. 【Features】Rich aroma of meat, with the distinctive taste of Buddha Jumps Over the Wall…
The blue swimming crab produced on Dongxiang Island, commonly known as "golden hairy crab," is said to have been a delicacy in the imperial cuisine of ancient royal courts and is also regarded as a premium tonic among the public. It is especially beneficial for young children learning to walk. Living among strong currents and rocky reefs, these crabs have large, powerful claws and are particularly rich and flavorful around the Winter Solstice. Golden Hairy Crab Glutinous Rice is a renowned dish served at banquets in Pingtan. It is prepared through steaming, pan-frying...