Zhenghu Salted Duck…
Shaxian is located in the central-northern part of Fujian Province, boasting a mild climate and abundant rainfall, making it suitable for the growth of various fruit trees. With a long history of fruit cultivation and high-quality produce, "Shayang" mandarins are renowned for their excellent taste and quality. They were awarded the Quality Prize at the Second Fujian Provincial High-Quality Fruit Evaluation Conference in 1996. The seedless Snow Orange won the Gold Award at the First Fujian Provincial Fruit Quality Evaluation and Exhibition as well as the Silver Award at the Second China Agricultural Expo...
Xiama Flower Nai is produced in Xiama Town, Minsha County. It is a traditional and premium fruit of the town. Shaped like a peach but with the flesh of a plum, the fruit is large, thick-fleshed, soft, sweet, and highly edible. It can be eaten fresh or dried, making it one of the rare and precious fruits in the world. In 1964, the town's Flower Nai was sent to Hong Kong as fresh fruit for trial sales and was very well received by the foreign trade market...
Yifu Noodles were created by Yi Bingshou, a Qing Dynasty calligrapher from Ninghua County, during his tenure as magistrate in Yangzhou. Method: Crack and beat eggs until smooth, mix them into flour, knead into dough using cool water, then roll out into flat, thin noodles. Boil the noodles to about 70% doneness, drain, and let cool. Deep-fry the noodles in hot oil until cooked, then remove. Next, heat oil in a pan, stir-fry sliced shredded pork, bamboo shoots...
In Ninghua, the ancestral land of the Hakka people in Fujian, you can savor deliciously fresh and refreshing raw fish slices, uniquely flavored shumai, and the fragrant leek buns. Ninghua leek buns, also known as "rice buns," are a creation by the Hakka people inspired by northern Chinese dumplings. These buns come with “fillings.” In southern China, fillings are generally not used with rice-based meals, but are closely associated with flour-based foods...
Ninghua Sashimi is a unique gem among Hakka cuisine. Eating the fish raw is all about savoring that moment of ultimate freshness. If you think you can achieve the same exquisite taste as Ninghua Sashimi by simply buying any fish, you’re mistaken. The “Ninghua” in Ninghua Sashimi relies on local ingredients and craftsmanship. Ninghua Sashimi...
Marinated peanuts…
Shaxian Bamboo Mat Shaxian is known as the "Hometown of Bamboo Mats in China." The production of bamboo mats in Shaxian has a long history. Early on, local artisans crafted a variety of woven bamboo mats that were widely used and highly popular. After the 1980s, mechanized double-sided bamboo mats were introduced from Japan and Taiwan, leading to the establishment of Shaxian’s first bamboo mat manufacturer — Mingfeng…
Old Flame Dried Tofu from Fuku, Shaxian, is a traditional soy-based food made by local farmers. It was originally prepared as a festive delicacy during traditional holidays and has been enjoyed by locals for over a hundred years. Made from carefully selected high-quality farm-grown soybeans, the tofu is soaked, ground, and then boiled in large pots to preserve the original...
"Maoxi" Winter Wine – Originally brewed by local farmers in Xiamao using their own glutinous rice and a unique traditional process, Xiamao Winter Wine was traditionally served at banquets. It is now produced on a larger scale. With a rich, mellow taste and a slightly sweet flavor, the wine's color and taste are especially excellent when aged. The "..." produced by Shaxian Maoxi Winery...
Griddle Cake The first day of the fourth lunar month is the unique Griddle Cake Festival in Shaxian. As a hometown of snacks, Shaxian residents naturally can’t celebrate without food—and just hearing the name “Griddle Cake Festival” tells you it’s all about eating. It’s said that there are several stories behind Shaxian’s griddle cake: one says it was used by Nüwa to mend the heavens; another claims it was a way for common folk to counter evil ghost poison. No matter the origin…
Braised duck feet are a staple item at Shaxian Snack Shops. Most such shops offer braised eggs, chicken wings, duck feet, and offal. The preparation method is simple: cleaned ingredients—with inedible parts like skin and claw tips removed—are simmered in a flavorful broth until tender, allowing the rich, savory taste of the broth to fully permeate...
Sha County shaomai features thin, small wrappers. During preparation, a portion of cassava flour is mixed into the wheat flour, resulting in semi-transparent, crystal-clear, delicate wrappers after steaming. The filling is meticulously prepared, featuring indispensable ingredients such as shrimp, lean pork, winter bamboo shoots, shiitake mushrooms, and cellophane noodles. It is typically served with the natural seasoning of fermented black bean soy sauce, allowing diners to adjust the saltiness, sourness, or spiciness to their taste…
Known as the "Hometown of Bamboo Mats in China," Shaxian County in Fujian Province was selected as one of the Top 100 Counties with Chinese Characteristics and Charm in 2007, jointly chosen by the World Brand Organization and the US-China Economic and Trade Investment Federation. Revered as the "Famous City of Chinese Snack Culture," Fujian’s Shaxian is an ancient county with a history spanning over a thousand years. It is not only the birthplace of Chinese snack culture but also the hometown of Zhang Tingfa, a former member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Commander of the Air Force. Shaxian enjoys a reputation both at home and abroad for its distinctive geographical advantages, historical features, tourism highlights, industrial characteristics, and ecological strengths.
As early as the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty, the sweet yellow wine brewed in Shaxian was already quite famous. Yulu Wine is made from glutinous rice, white yeast, and a certain proportion of red yeast through a two-step process—sweet yellow wine fermented from starter mash. It has a brownish-red color, is clear and transparent, and boasts a mellow and refreshing taste. …
Shaxian Snacks…
Xiamao Sun-Cured Tobacco…
Sweet Eight-Treasure Rice is a delicately prepared dish made from eight nutritious ingredients, including glutinous rice, walnuts, raisins, red dates, longan, coix seed, white sugar, lard, and red and green shredded candied fruits. The selection of these ingredients is quite particular: glutinous rice benefits the spleen and boosts energy; walnuts aid digestion, enrich blood, moisten lungs, and nourish the spirit; raisins help enrich blood, strengthen...
Shaxian Fish Balls are one of the famous snacks from Shaxian, Fujian Province. These fish balls are unique to the region and have their own distinctive style. Known as "fish balls," "fish spheres," or "fish cutlets," they are made by mincing fish meat, mixing it with egg whites and starch to form a firm paste, shaping it into small balls, and then boiling them in lightly simmering water. Legend has it that they were created by Cao Chunchai, a chef from Ganzhou, Jiangxi, who worked for the renowned Northern Song Dynasty statesman Wang Anshi...
Sha County cuisine features shaomai with thin, small wrappers. A portion of cassava flour is mixed into the wheat flour, resulting in translucent and delicate dumplings that are incredibly appetizing at first glance. They are typically served with a natural condiment—fermented black bean soy sauce—allowing diners to adjust the saltiness, sourness, or spiciness to their preference. High-quality shaomai place great emphasis on the filling, which often includes shrimp, lean meat, winter bamboo shoots,…