Going out for fun at the tail end of the National Day holiday, I drove to Longyan Liancheng, a small Hakka town that not only has a long history of Hakka culture, but also countless delicious food.

Speaking of Liancheng food, the first thing to talk about is "Shabu-shabu Jiumentou". This is a traditional famous dish in Liancheng. With the broadcast of the documentary "Breakfast in China", this dish has become even more popular. The dish became famous. Jiu Men Tou is made from the nine most essential parts of the beef, and is cooked with condiments, Hakka rice wine and several Chinese herbal medicines. In the streets and alleys of Liancheng, there are many people making this delicacy, but each one has his or her own opinion about whether it is authentic or not. A must try when you come to Liancheng.

Liancheng Sibao’s tofu is the most famous. Due to the use of mountain spring water, the tofu is particularly fresh and tender. There are many ways to make tofu, including adding shiitake mushrooms and minced meat to make Yang Tofu, and also combining it with local fish to make the famous dish braised tofu with fish. The tofu is tender and smooth, and the river fish is delicious.

Liancheng is known as the "Sweet Potato Capital of the World", and its yellow-skinned and red-heart sweet potatoes can be said to be sold at home and abroad. Apart from making dried sweet potatoes, the most common local method is roasted sweet potatoes, which don’t require any seasonings. You’ll know good sweet potatoes as soon as you eat them.

Liancheng White Duck is a national geographical indication product of China. Not only is the meat of white duck fresh and tender, but the soup tastes particularly mellow. No seasoning is added except salt when simmering. It has no fishy smell and is not greasy. It is rich in various elements necessary for the human body. Whether eating meat or drinking soup, it can clear away heat, detoxify, and detoxify. With the effect of nourishing yin and replenishing kidneys, you must have a bowl of white duck soup when visiting Liancheng.