As one of the representatives of Fujian cuisine, Chicken Soup with Poached Sea Clams is widely loved for its delicious taste and rich nutrition. This dish uses the sea delicacy, sea clams, which are cleaned and poached (cuān) until about 80% cooked, then poured over boiling chicken soup to finish. The final dish is snow-white and translucent, with almost no extra ingredients—its appeal lies entirely in the tender, crisp texture of the clams…
【Main Production Area and Distribution】 Produced in the suburbs of Fuzhou. Distributed along the eastern coastal areas of Fujian Province, on both sides of the lower reaches of the Min River, in counties such as Minhou, Fuqing, Changle, Lianjiang, Minqing, and Yongtai. The production area is located in the eastern coastal region of Fujian Province, where there is an abundance of green fodder and urban processing by-products, providing a favorable feeding environment for locally raised native pig breeds with good reproductive performance...
Origin and Distribution: Originally from Changle City, Fujian Province, now found in areas such as Fuzhou, Fuqing, Minqing, and Minhou. Breed Characteristics: Male geese have larger, ridged wattles and broad, deep chests. Female geese have smaller, flatter wattles. Their feathers are mostly grayish-brown, with about 5% being pure white. Adult grayish-brown geese have a dark brown feather band from the head to the back of the neck...
In the 22nd year of the Wanli reign (1594), during a severe drought in Fujian, Governor Jin Xueceng ordered the widespread planting of sweet potatoes to combat famine. The people of Changle first learned of them and began cultivating them extensively on mountainous land and sandy soil, though they still knew little about their origins. Although the person who introduced them, Chen Zhenlong, was from Qingqiao Village in Changle and had earlier lived outside the southern gate of Fuzhou at Dadao Pu, his son Jinglun, as a student from Min County, ...
Dingri You Rousong is a specialty of Fuzhou City, Fujian Province. Dingri You Rousong has a deep red color, with uniformly sized granules that are soft and crumbly, melting in the mouth. It is high in protein and low in fat. The rousong from Fuzhou’s Three Lanes and Seven Alleys is hailed as a standout among meat products. It boasts a bright color, melts effortlessly upon eating, offers a delicate and delicious flavor, and is delightfully crisp and fragrant with oil...
Fish lip is the dried meat from the lips of a guitarfish. It is crispy, tender, flavorful, and rich in collagen. "Pork Rice with Fish Lip" is one of the common soup dishes served at celebratory banquets in Fuzhou. When guests have had their fill of alcohol and rich food, trying this tangy and spicy flavored dish offers a refreshing change. Basic ingredients include rehydrated fish lip (600g), pork leg meat (16…
Water Chestnut Cake is a traditional sweet snack from Fuzhou. Simply put, the main ingredient is sweet potato starch, which is mixed evenly with water and white sugar, then poured into a special mold. A sprinkle of water chestnut powder is added on top, and it's steamed over high heat until cooked—ready to eat. The process is very simple, and the cake has a sweet aroma, is soft and fluffy in texture. It’s commonly found at street stalls all over the city; passersby can…
The main ingredients of this sweet porridge are water chestnuts, peanuts, red dates, and longan, which can be supplemented with lotus seeds and ginkgo nuts. It is cooked with white rice mixed with glutinous rice and brown sugar until fully cooked or soft and mushy, then served as porridge. The “Twenty-Ninth Festival” (the twenty-ninth day of the first lunar month) is a unique traditional folk festival in Fuzhou. The “Twenty-Ninth Festival” is also known as the “Later Ninth Festival,” the “Filial Piety Ninth Festival,” and the “Send-Poverty-Away Festival.”…
Turnip Cake is a traditional delicacy from Fuzhou, featuring a filling made from locally grown white radishes. It has a sweet, refreshing taste and a unique flavor, making it a popular pastry for festive banquets. Ingredients: Dough: 25 kg refined flour, 3.75 kg lard; Crumb: 17.5 kg refined flour, 8.75 kg lard; Filling: 1.9 kg cooked refined flour...
Langqi Red Crab is a specialty of Mawei District, Fuzhou, Fujian Province. According to *The Chronicles of Famous Products in Fuzhou*, Langqi Red Crab is quite precious and was once listed as an imperial tribute. In the past, it was the top choice for Fuzhou women recovering from childbirth. When it comes to red crabs, locals are filled with pride. As recorded in *The Chronicles of Famous Products in Fuzhou*: “All along the coastal areas of Fuzhou...
Sea eel, also known as wolf’s fang or hemp fish, is a fierce species with tender flesh and a high fat content, making it one of the finest edible fish. “Oiled Eel” is a traditional Fuzhou delicacy known for its unique combination of crispness and tenderness, boasting an exceptionally delicious taste and an enticing aroma. Preparation ● Cut the eel meat into 12 rectangular pieces. Marinate with refined salt, monosodium glutamate,…
Abalone, also known as "Shi Jue Ming," is a type of edible sea mollusk. Its dried form is hard, oval-shaped, purplish-red in color, with plump flesh and rich nutrition, making it one of the prized dried seafood delicacies. "Jade Pearl Abalone" is an exquisite seafood dish, tender, moist, flavorful, and delicious. Preparation method: ● Soak and soften the abalone, slice it flat, then braise it to tenderness with broth and seasonings...
Xiayu Rouyan originates from Xiayu Island in Kengyuan Town, Lianjiang County. It is famous because of Xiayu Island, and Xiayu Island is enhanced by it. Some say that Xiayu Rouyan is essentially dumplings made by the people of Xiayu Island. The difference between it and regular dumplings lies solely in the fact that Rouyan is made purely from meat. In recent years, Xiayu Rouyan has gained great renown, …
"Fuqing White Shrimp" is mainly produced in the coastal towns of Fuqing City. It is currently the highest-yielding shrimp species among the world's top three farmed shrimp varieties and an excellent choice for intensive high-yield aquaculture. With distinct regional characteristics, its tender and succulent meat is highly favored by consumers. It is also extremely nutritious and offers numerous...
Fuzhou meat floss is made from finely shredded lean pork, sugar, soy sauce, and cooked oil. It comes in the form of fine strands and has a crispy, delicious taste that is rich yet not greasy. Legend has it that it was created by a chef named Lin Dingding during the Xianfeng era of the Qing Dynasty, and it has a history of over a hundred years. Fuzhou meat floss is one of the traditional side dishes enjoyed by the people of Fuzhou. A bowl of plain congee paired with meat floss is light, tasty, and...
Fuzhou oilpaper umbrellas are made from carefully selected materials and crafted with exquisite precision. They feature patterns created using techniques such as oil painting, spray printing, and silk-screening, with designs primarily based on traditional Chinese paintings, flowers and birds, landscapes, and figures—elegant and aesthetically pleasing. The history of Fuzhou oilpaper umbrellas can be traced back to the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, when Wang Shenzhi led his troops southward into Fujian to establish the Min Kingdom. People from the Central Plains and the Jiangsu-Zhejiang region brought umbrella-making craftsmanship to Fuzhou...
“Eat Taiping Yan, enjoy family bliss” — “A bowl of Taiping Yan warms Fuzhou city.” This most iconic Fuzhou dish — “meat wonton” — conveys the locals’ heartfelt wishes for peace, prosperity, and reunion, spreading the food culture of blessings that defines this “City of Fortune.”…
The local "Fortune Smiles Upon You" dish in Pingtan. This dish is similar to tangyuan (glutinous rice balls), with a wrapper made from sweet potato and sweet potato starch, thin and chewy. The filling typically includes: cabbage, seaweed, pork, fresh shrimp, squid, crab meat, and more. It can be boiled or steamed. The original name of Fortune Smiles Upon You was "Xian Mi Shi" (where the characters for "rice" and "time" combine into one), but later restaurants renamed it for easier promotion. This dish has a long history in Pingtan, with every household knowing how to make it and often preparing it during festivals—it's one of the most beloved snacks among locals.
The deliciousness of Pingtan’s fish noodles and fish slices is no less remarkable. Made primarily with yellow croaker or mackerel, the fish meat is mashed into a smooth paste, mixed with a small amount of salt and seasonings, coated with an appropriate amount of finely ground potato starch, then rolled into thin sheets. These are cut into fine strands to make fish noodles, or diced to make fish slices. After boiling and cooling, they are ready for cooking. When prepared, they are cooked with ingredients such as diced meat...
Wood Gold Meatballs are made from premium sweet potato starch, shredded white taro, and pork fat, mixed with brown sugar until well blended. They are seasoned with five-spice powder, and some variations include sesame and tofu skin to create a sticky dough. The mixture is then shaped into balls, placed in steamer baskets lined with lotus leaves, and steamed until cooked. These meatballs have a sweet yet savory flavor, are rich but not greasy, and perfectly suit the taste preferences of old Fuzhou locals. They are a beloved traditional dish of the…