This is “arch-shaped fish,” processed using a traditional and unique technique. With this method, freshly caught fish can stay alive for 4–5 days in winter and 1–2 days in summer, while also eliminating any muddy odor from the flesh. Fish farmers first catch the fish in ponds using nets, then immediately pass one end of a “rope” through the fish’s nostrils and tie it securely, while the other end is fastened under the fish’s anus…
100-Year-Old Sugarcane in Songxi…
Dazhou Village, Zhaili Town: Dried Qishe.…
Songxi Mengwan — many people may not be familiar with this. Songxi County is known for many local snacks, such as the Songxi Xiaojiao we mentioned earlier. Mengwan is a dessert that locals particularly enjoy. After trying it, I just couldn’t get enough. How to make it: The process is quite simple. Mix mountain flour (bracken starch), white sugar, and lard…
Songxi Xiaojiao is a specialty snack from Songxi County, Nanping City, Fujian Province. Xiaojiao, originally called "Xiao Hui" (literally "chop Qin Hui"), as the name implies, means chopping the Northern Song Dynasty official Qin Hui into pieces, grinding him into meat paste, and wrapping it as food. "Xiao Jiao," originally called "Xiao Hui," as the name suggests, carries the implication of dismembering the Song Dynasty official Qin Hui into pieces, grinding him into meat paste, and making it into dumplings to eat...
Songxi Crispy Pancake is a specialty snack from Songxi County, Nanping City, Fujian Province. Also known as Songxi Spring Roll, it is made by rolling a thin dough wrapper around a filling. The result is a crispy yet tender treat with a unique flavor. Ingredients for making Songxi Crispy Pancake include: flour, mung bean sprouts, Chinese chives, lean meat, bamboo shoots, shiitake mushrooms, carrots, fried tofu, and more. The method of making Songxi Crispy Pancake…
Three-layer Cake The three-layer cake is one of the specialty snacks of Nanping. The cake is exquisitely made, with a soft texture, distinct and rich layers, vibrant colors, and a sweet and delicious taste. It is best served warm. …
Jiulong Kiln ceramics boast a history of over a thousand years. Excavated pieces reveal hard textures, exquisite craftsmanship, and intricate designs. In particular, the celadon known as "Pearl Light" was renowned both domestically and abroad at the time, being exported to Japan and throughout Southeast Asia. After the reform and opening-up, locals in Songxi rediscovered the nearly lost techniques of crafting "Pearl Light Celadon"...
Zhanlu, forged by Ou Yezi, is the foremost of the Five Legendary Swords. According to the Cihai (a Chinese encyclopedia), “Zhanlu Mountain is located in Songxi County in northern Fujian. With lofty ridges and peaks shrouded in mist all year round, it is said to be the place where Ou Yezi forged swords during the Spring and Autumn period, hence the mountain was named after the sword.”
I’ve tried baked wheat cakes from many places, but after comparing them, I can say that Songxi’s huoshao is truly the best—crispy, delicious, rich yet tender and smooth, especially when freshly baked. However, it can be quite heating in hot weather. It’s an essential snack for home or travel.…
Fried rice cake is an authentic festive food from southern Fujian. Ingredients: Wrapper: glutinous rice flour, non-glutinous rice flour, and red sweet potato (yam), in approximately a 4:1:8 ratio, (Note: The non-glutinous rice flour is added to prevent the cake from becoming too soft, making it easier to wrap and fry. More sweet potato improves taste, but be sure…)
Songxi marble antique furniture…
Glossy Snow Honey is a specialty of Guangze County, Nanping City, Fujian Province. The snow honey from Guangze County, with its low moisture content, high concentration, and rich aroma, is particularly suitable for health care and medicinal use. Snow honey, also known as winter honey, is—literally—honey harvested in winter. Because it appears white, like snow, it is also called snow honey. Beekeepers in Guangze County, located in the Wuyi Mountains...
Glossy County is located at the source of the Min River, boasting a well-developed water system. The county has over 110 streams, more than 200 springs and ravines, and 25 medium and small-sized reservoirs, with a total usable water area of over 100,000 mu. Moreover, the surface water quality meets the national Class II standard, presenting huge potential for fishery farming, especially for the cultivation of freshwater fish. The county government and the fisheries...
Laojunmei belongs to the white tea category and is produced in the mountainous regions of northeastern Fujian. It is a unique specialty not found in other tea-growing areas. The authoritative annotated edition of *Dream of the Red Chamber* by the Dream of the Red Chamber Research Institute (People's Literature Publishing House, 1985 edition) describes it as: “Laojunmei—made from carefully selected tender buds covered with fine hairs, exuding a high and refreshing aroma, with a mellow and sweet taste,…”
Main ingredients for Green Dumplings Tasting Like Crab: 5 eggs Side ingredients: lettuce, a small amount of lean fish Seasonings: ginger, scallions, cooking wine, rice vinegar, salt, chicken essence Cooking method: 1. Dice the lean fish, marinate briefly with a little cooking wine, salt, chicken essence, and egg white; 2. Beat the eggs and add salt, cooking wine, chicken essence, rice vinegar, scallions, and minced ginger (use more minced ginger)...
Stir-fried Winter Bamboo Shoots Base is a distinctive local dish from Nanping, Fujian. It is a seasonal delicacy made with fresh winter bamboo shoots. Its characteristics include golden-yellow shoots with a fragrant, tender texture and a delicate, refreshing taste that is crispy when eaten. The preparation method involves first chopping off the tips of the winter bamboo shoots, removing the husks, and soaking them in water before boiling until cooked. Then, the bamboo shoots, streaky pork, and daylily flowers are cut into stem-like shapes,…
Chrysanthemum Fish is a traditional, visually striking hot dish from Nanping. The finished dish resembles blooming chrysanthemums, with lifelike shapes, vibrant colors, and an enticing aroma. It has a crispy exterior and tender interior, with a refreshing sweet-and-sour taste. Over the years, this dish has remained popular among diners across the country, especially women and children. Its preparation...
Sliced Rabbit Hot Pot, also known as "Rabbit Meat Hot Pot," is a distinctive local snack from Nanping, Fujian. Historical records indicate that during the Song Dynasty, the literati class had a strong preference for game meat, with wild rabbit being especially popular. "Sliced Rabbit Hot Pot" — also referred to as "rabbit meat hot pot" — was one of the signature dishes of the time. This traditional dish originates from Chongan and its history can be traced back to the Chunyou era (1241–1252) of Emperor Lizong in the Southern Song Dynasty. Lin Hong, a native of Quanzhou, Fujian, wrote in his book *The Simple Foods of the Mountain Folk*: “While traveling through the Six Bends of Mount Wuyi, I visited Master Zhi and encountered a snowy day. We managed to catch a rabbit but had no cook to prepare it. The master said, ‘In the mountains, we simply slice the meat thinly, season it with wine, sauce, and spices, then place a small brazier on the table with a little water in the pot. Once the water begins to boil, each person takes a slice, dips it into the boiling broth to cook it, and eats it, adding whatever sauces they prefer.’” Lin Hong followed these instructions, repeatedly moving the slices of meat in the hot broth. As the meat slices cooked, their color resembled rosy clouds, prompting him to name the dish “Sliced Rabbit Hot Pot.” He even composed a poem about it: “Waves surge like snow over the clear river, winds stir like evening clouds.” Since then, this dish has been passed down among the people and remains popular to this day. Research shows that Lin Hong’s *The Simple Foods of the Mountain Folk* is the earliest and most detailed record of sliced rabbit hot pot in Chinese culinary literature. The Chongan-style "rabbit meat hot pot" is made with carefully selected ingredients and exquisitely prepared cuts, preserving its traditional flavors. It has earned high praise from both domestic and international visitors.
Guangze Lianshi Paper…