Sha County wontons

Sha County wontons

　　Among the wide variety of snacks in Sha County, wontons are one of the most popular. The finished wontons have wrappers as thin as paper, tender and crispy fillings, clear and flavorful broth, and a delicious taste. It is said that Li Gang, a national hero from the Northern and Southern Song dynasties, once wrote a poem praising Sha County wontons: “Chaos of heaven and earth wrapped in one bite, ever preserving righteousness to sing the great wind. The seven peaks’ layered greenery delights the evening, ten miles of flat flow allow free passage east and west.” This remains a well-told tale to this day.

　　Sha County wontons have received much acclaim. In December 1997, they were recognized by the China Cuisine Association as a “China Famous Snack”; in October 2006, they were selected by the China Cuisine Association as a “Gold Award” dish in the recommended recipes for the “Beijing Olympics.” In 2007, the production techniques of Sha County snacks were included in the Fujian Provincial Intangible Cultural Heritage list by the Fujian Provincial Government, with the making of Sha County wontons among them.