Shima Five-Spice

Shima Five-Spice

　　"Shima Five-Spice" is a traditional, well-known snack from Longhai. For many years, during festivals, holidays, weddings, and birthdays, every household has served braised noodles accompanied by five-spice rolls to entertain family and friends. This has become a traditional custom in Shima.

　　The main ingredients of "Shima Five-Spice" are: lean pork, starch, onion, refined salt, monosodium glutamate, sugar, and five-spice powder. The specific preparation method is as follows: first, cut the lean pork into small pieces, then mix in an appropriate amount of starch, chopped green onions, refined salt, monosodium glutamate, sugar, and five-spice powder. Mix with some water to form a filling. Wrap this filling with tofu skin as the outer layer, forming long strips about 2 to 3 centimeters in diameter, known as "raw five-spice rolls." When eating, heat an appropriate amount of oil in a pan over medium heat until the oil reaches about 50% heat, then fry the "raw five-spice rolls" for 3–5 minutes. Once they turn golden brown and float to the surface, remove them, cut into several small pieces, and serve hot with tomato sauce, chili sauce, or pickled radish slices. They are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, richly aromatic, delicious, and leave a lasting aftertaste.

　　Five-spice is a flavorful snack popular in southern Fujian, with a long history. Known as the "King of Five-Spice," "Shima Changman Five-Spice" was created by Mr. Zhang Yuanjun, who refined the recipe through systematic improvements over sixteen years by drawing on the strengths of various makers. Made using traditional handcrafted techniques, top-quality lean pork, and premium seasonings, the product is finely processed. It is sold as far as Xiamen, Quanzhou, Fuzhou, Putian, Longyan, as well as in Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. In 2000, during the second evaluation and recognition event hosted by the China Cuisine Association, "Shima Changman Five-Spice" stood out among numerous renowned snacks nationwide and became the only product from Zhangzhou City to be honored with the title of "China Famous Snack."