Quanzhou Beef Soup

Quanzhou Beef Soup

　　Walking along the streets of Quanzhou, you’ll see signs for all kinds of beef shops, but every one of them serves an irresistible dish—beef soup.

　　In Quanzhou, beef is simmered into a rich broth that captures the deep flavor of the meat, along with finely shredded ginger. The combination of these two aromas creates a deliciously fragrant yet not greasy taste, with a remarkably satisfying texture. There are two types of beef soup here: soft and firm. The main difference lies in whether the beef is minced or sliced. Dishes like Quanzhou Beef Soup and West Lake Beef Soup fall into the soft category—the beef is finely chopped, giving the soup a light reddish hue. On the other hand, beef soups from Fujian’s Jinjiang and Shishi are considered firm-style.

　　For great beef soup, try Dongxing Beef Shop on Daxi Street, Haochengcai Beef Shop on Tumen Street, or the beef soup at “Dongjie Meat Zong Shop” on Dongjie—it’s also quite good.