Shenhu Balang Fu is a specialty of Shenhu Town, Jinjiang, Quanzhou, Fujian Province. The balang is a fish belonging to the genus Decapterus in the family Carangidae, commonly known as jiaochui. It has a spindle-shaped body that is slightly laterally compressed, with a bluish-green back and a silvery-white belly, and a black spot at the posterior edge of the operculum. It is distributed in the tropical waters of the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans, as well as in Taiwan and the South China Sea islands. The balang fish…
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Yuanhetang Preserved Fruits Factory was first established in the 5th year of the Republic of China (1916) by brothers Zhuang Jiegan and Zhuang Jiema. The original factory site was located in Qingyang Town, Jinjiang County. In 1956, it moved to downtown Quanzhou. On the basis of public-private partnership, it absorbed overseas Chinese investment and received state funding for expansion, and was renamed as Quanzhou Yuanhetang Preserved Fruits Factory of Fujian Overseas Chinese Investment Company...
The origins of professional embroidery in Quanzhou remain unclear in historical records, making it difficult to determine exactly when it began. However, it is known that a refined form of “high relief embroidery” existed, sharing the same technique as the Tang Dynasty’s “gathered gold embroidery.” This indicates that Quanzhou’s embroidery craftsmanship had already reached a considerably high level in ancient times. During the Song Dynasty, there was an area in the eastern part of Quanzhou city called “Gunxiu Pu” (Embroidery Workshop), which, according to legend, got its name because the embroidery trade was concentrated there…
The production methods of Delicate Lacquerware are divided into two types: hollow-core (脱胎) and wooden-core (木胎). For the hollow-core method, an initial form is made from materials such as clay, plaster, or wooden molds. Then, layers of ramie cloth (hemp cloth) or silk cloth mixed with raw lacquer are applied one by one onto the form. Once dried in a shaded area, the original form is either broken away or removed, leaving behind a lacquered cloth shell. This shell then undergoes processes such as applying a base layer of gray paste, sanding, and lacquer polishing...
Originally from Dongbi Temple in Kaiyuan Temple, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province, Dongbi is also known as Tangguami, Shuitangyan, and other varieties. Brief description: This longan variety has an upright and spreading tree posture, with a round or semi-round tree canopy. The trunk shows distinct vertical cracks. The compound leaves have 4–5 pairs of small, long-oval leaflets. The fruit is nearly round, weighing about 10 grams per piece…
Oyster omelette, also known as oyster pancake, is a unique snack from southern Fujian. It is fragrant, delicate, delicious, and tasty. Oysters have a slightly fishy taste, so how to eliminate the fishiness while preserving their umami is crucially dependent on the freshness of the oysters. Typically, to reduce the fishy smell, some chefs mix eggs into the oysters. While this masks the oyster’s fishiness, the oyster omelette also…
Quanzhou puppet is a type of folk handicraft named after its place of origin, Quanzhou in Fujian Province. The puppet heads are carved from camphor wood, then backed, coated with clay, polished, and painted, before being dressed in costumes. Quanzhou string puppets feature well-structured forms and exquisite craftsmanship, especially in the carving and painting of puppet heads, which demonstrate exceptional artistry and craftsmanship. Quanzhou...
There are many theories about the origin of zongzi, one of which is the "wrapped cooking" theory. In ancient times, to make food more palatable, people wrapped it in leaves, heated it over a fire, and then peeled off the leaves to eat. Though not called zongzi, this method already had the prototype of zongzi. Nowadays, the shapes of zongzi vary according to local customs and traditions, and their preparation methods also differ. There are...
There is a farming proverb in Quanzhou: “On the 19th day of the sixth lunar month, there are three new things,” and fresh peanuts are one of them. When making peanut kernel soup, locals use plump, full peanuts. First, they blanch the peanuts in boiling water to remove their skins, then add plenty of water and simmer slowly until the surface of the peanuts is white and intact—though inside they are soft as paste. To serve, scoop two or three spoonfuls of the peanuts into a bowl,…
It has a tender, sweet, fresh, and refreshing taste, is elastic, and boasts fine quality and delicious aroma. "Orange" symbolizes good fortune and prosperity, making it indispensable for weddings, celebrations, and gifts. When a man visits his fiancée’s family to propose, candied dates and biscuits are given as engagement gifts, while the woman’s family presents orange cake and winter melon candy as tokens of gratitude. During the honeymoon, the bridal chamber is stocked with hot tea and orange cake...
Fugian Mandarins and Fugian Tieguanyin tea have both been certified as green food products. For five consecutive years, Fugian Mandarins have been selected to be served at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse.
The time-honored "Chengzhen Orange Cake" is a tea accompaniment pastry made using traditional handmade techniques. It is crafted from premium glutinous rice, peanut oil, white sugar, eggs, cooked rice flour, and other ingredients through meticulous processing, featuring a unique craftsmanship. The finished product has a jade-like luster, is soft and tender, refreshingly sweet, and rich in nutrition, making it suitable for all ages. Moreover, it has a long shelf life…
Mountain Delicacy Bean Threads (also called "Bean Noodles") were traditionally made using northern moon beans, commonly known as "thread beans." Nowadays, they are mostly made from red beans, peas, cowpeas, shore beans, or mung beans. The production process is intricate, resulting in a texture that is loose yet non-sticky. When cooked with seasonings, they offer a unique flavor, especially those produced in Shan Zhen, Guanqiao Town, which are considered the best.
Houan Persimmon Cakes are made from high-quality oil persimmons, abundantly produced in Anxi, using traditional processing and sun-drying techniques. They are soft in texture, large in size, sweet in taste, richly oily and refreshing, as well as highly nutritious—truly a delicacy among fruits. The naturally formed white frost powder on the cakes can be brewed as a drink and also boasts significant medicinal value. LianDouxMei Dried Tofu (Guandao Dried Tofu): A time-honored folk product...
The most famous snack in Hutou is undoubtedly Hutou rice noodles. Made from high-quality rice and using the sweet spring water from 【Langxi】, these noodles are handcrafted and naturally sun-dried. Hutou rice noodles are mainly available in gift boxes and bags, making them a popular choice for gifts among the people of Southern Fujian all year round, as well as a staple in many households. …
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Guanqiao Town: dried tofu, orange cake. Guanqiao Town Dalu Street: orange cake. Huxi Town Fuzao Village: famous tea “Huangjingui”.…
Anxi Oil Persimmon: With thin, easy-to-peel skin, soft and delicate flesh, minimal fiber, and a sweet taste. Main production areas include Chengxiang, Kuaidou, Penglai, Jingu, Guanqiao, Longmen, Huqiu, and Xiping. …
Buddha’s Hand, also known as Xiangyuan or Snow Pear, is said to have originated in the 29th year of the Kangxi reign during the Qing Dynasty (1690), when an elderly monk from Qihu Yan in Jinbang, Anxi, grafted tea tree branches onto a Xiangyuan plant (as recorded in Zhuang Canzhang’s *Investigation of the Anxi Tea Industry*). By the 43rd year of Kangxi’s reign (1705), it had been introduced to Shifeng Village in Dayu, Yongchun. When used to make oolong tea, the leaves are tightly rolled, plump, and curled like hairy stems, with a sandy green and dark luster. The aroma is rich and the flavor strong, the liquor bright orange-yellow and clear, and the leaf base yellow-green and shiny—possessing a unique style. When made into black tea, the liquor is deep red and the leaf base bright red, indicating excellent quality. In 1996, Buddha’s Hand was designated as a premium tea cultivar in Fujian Province. Currently, it is rarely cultivated in Anxi County, with Yongchun County as the main production area, and small-scale cultivation also found in central, eastern, and northern Fujian. (Anxi County)