Lai Cuocheng Wontons

Lai Cuocheng Wontons

　　Wontons are what people in northern China call “hundun.” The wontons in Xiamen differ from those in the north in their filling—they use a blend of fresh lean meat and dried croaker fish ground into a paste, then wrapped in wrappers as thin as cicada wings. The soup is made by simmering pork bones, and when served, it's garnished with fresh chopped scallions or celery, sprinkled with a bit of pepper. The taste is sweet, delicious, and fresh, making you want to go for a second bowl.

　　　　“Lai Cuocheng Wonton Shop” is considered one of the most traditional snack spots in the hearts of Xiamen locals. In the large photo at the shop’s entrance, Grandma Qiu Suhua, the “Wonton Auntie,” still stands there with a warm smile, as if inviting you in for a seat and a bowl of her hand-made wontons.