The top ten famous snacks in Fujian include five-spice, bamboo shoot jelly, fried oysters, pot side paste, sand tea noodles, peanut soup, meat swallows, braised noodles, roasted pork rice dumplings, and fish rolls.

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As for the five-spice thing, some are called five-spice rolls, and some are called five-spice sticks. Don’t get too confused about this. Anyway, it is that shape. In fact, there are five-spice sticks in different places. , chicken rolls, fried rolls, etc., they are all very similar.

Five-spice rolls are somewhat similar to spring rolls in form. The difference is that the skin of the five-spice rolls is not dough, but made of tofu skin. It has a crispier texture after being fried; and its filling is generally Mainly pork and water chestnuts, it is delicious and not greasy. Even after deep-frying, it will not be as greasy as other fried foods; the seasoning must be inseparable from five-spice powder, otherwise it would not have such a name. .

In short, the five-spice roll is a must-try snack when you go to Fujian. It has the advantages of freshness, crispness, etc., and is also one of the most local food cultures in the area.

Tales of bamboo shoots

If there is a competition to compare which snack has the greatest contrast in appearance and taste, then there is a high probability that bamboo shoots jelly will be the winner because of its The appearance is really weird, but the taste is really good.

The so-called "soil bamboo shoots" are not bamboo shoots, or even plants, but a kind of reptile annelid. Their scientific name is Lepidoptera palustris, and there are many common names, such as: sea mud Insects, sea leeches, soil bamboo shoots, mud cubes, etc.

After being washed and boiled, the starworms called "soil bamboo shoots" will release a large amount of collagen. After being divided into pieces and cooled, you can get a bamboo shoot jelly similar to pig skin jelly. . Although the appearance looks a bit scary, like "bug jelly", it is refreshing and cold, has a tender texture, is full of delicious taste, and has a hint of sweetness unique to seafood.

Oyster Omelette

Oyster Omelette is also a snack and side dish that you will definitely eat when traveling to Fujian, especially restaurants and small stores in tourist areas, which almost always have this delicacy.

The preparation of this snack is also very simple. It is actually fried oysters wrapped in fried eggs. The egg liquid not only enriches the taste, but also prevents the oysters from losing too much water and umami, and fully maintains the taste. Its flavor and texture. Of course, to ensure that the fried oysters take shape better and faster, some starch slurry will be added to it, usually sweet potato or corn starch.

This oyster omelette is also called oyster omelette (é-ā-jiān) or oyster pancake. In fact, oysters, raw oysters, and oysters all refer to the same type of organisms. Their scientific names are oysters. They are different. It’s just different names for different types in different regions.

Guobian paste

In some places, Guobian paste is also called Dingbianpao or Dingbianchui. They are basically the same form, with similar but minor differences. They are found in all parts of Fujian. It is a very common snack.

In fact, this pot-side paste is very similar to the Kway Teow that is common in Guangdong and Guangxi areas. They can almost be regarded as noodles made of rice.

The difference is that the batter on the side of the pot is much richer than ordinary noodles. Compared with ordinary noodles, it is more like a bowl of rich soup. In Fuzhou area, small seafood is the main dish, and the soup base is mostly made from clams, which is very delicious; while in Gutian County and other places, pork bones and pig intestines are the main dish, with a rich and mellow flavor; in Zhangzhou and other places, I like red oil braised soup even more. You can also add some local spicy oil when eating, which will give you a unique flavor.

Shacha noodles

Shacha is a kind of seasoning sauce. It originally originated from the Chaoshan Chinese in the Malay-speaking area, and was later introduced to the Chaoshan area, and finally became popular in Fujian, Guangdong, etc. Integrating into the local food culture, Sha Cha Noodles' status in Fujian cuisine is similar to that of Zhajiang Noodles in Beijing and Hot Dry Noodles in Wuhan.

Shacha sauce is different from our previous fermented bean pastes. Its composition is much more complicated. Commonly used raw materials include peanuts, sesame seeds, shrimp paste, chili powder, five-spice powder, butter, mustard, There are dozens of kinds of turmeric, cloves, salt, sugar, coconut milk, chili oil, lemongrass, etc. It is a sauce with a very strong complex flavor, which naturally gives the satay noodles a strong characteristic flavor.

In addition to the special flavor of the sauce, the condiments of Sha Cha Noodles are also very rich, such as squid, fresh shrimps, clams, pork heart, pork liver, duck blood, dried tofu, etc., so go If you don’t know what to eat when traveling to Fujian, you can never go wrong with a bowl of Sha Cha Noodles.

Peanut soup

Everyone has eaten peanuts. The first impression is that they are crispy and delicious, especially the "magic weapon" for drinking. However, peanut soup takes a different approach. It adds another aspect of peanuts. One side is presented very well, allowing people to taste the melt-in-the-mouth, soft and fragrant peanuts.

It is generally believed that peanut soup originated in the Quanzhou area of ??Fujian. Peanut soup can always be found on the tables of local birthday celebrations, wedding banquets and other events.

Soak and peel the peanuts, and simmer them slowly over a slow fire. When the peanuts are almost cooked, add sugar and continue to simmer until the peanuts are soft and soft. They taste sweet, sweet, soft and mellow. It also goes well with snacks such as fried dough sticks and fried glutinous rice.

Meat Yan

Meat Yan, also called Taiping Yan, is a very famous snack in Fujian. It is especially popular in Fuzhou. It is an almost must-have for locals at weddings, funerals, and gatherings of relatives and friends. Eat delicious food.

At first glance, "Rou Yan" is actually wonton, but "Rou Yan" is also obviously different from other wontons, that is, not only is its filling filled with meat, but its skin also has meat. Because the skin of the meat swallow is made by hammering refined meat and starch, it not only has a soft and chewy texture, but also becomes more fragrant the more you chew it.

So, even if your hometown also has delicious wontons, special snacks like meat swallows are also worth trying. The painstaking outer shell alone is enough to make people shine.

Braised noodles

The status of braised noodles in Fujian cuisine seems to be no less than that of sand tea noodles, and compared with the slightly sharper and more prominent flavor of sand tea, the noodles from all over Fujian Braised noodles are also more acceptable to outsiders.

In fact, many places have noodles such as braised noodles and braised noodles. Basically, as long as the soup base is thick and the noodles are thickened with starch, then they can be called "braised noodles". The braised noodles in Fujian also have their own characteristics, especially the ones in Zhangzhou are recommended to try.

First of all, its ingredients are very rich. Commonly used ones include pork, shrimp, squid, mushrooms, etc., which are all delicacies from land, sea and mountain. Other seasonings are also very unique, in addition to the conventional ones. In addition, the flat fish, sand worms and scallops alone are enough to make a bowl of braised noodles extremely delicious and mellow.

Roast pork rice dumplings

Everyone has eaten rice dumplings. Now they are a must-eat holiday delicacy during our traditional festival of Dragon Boat Festival. There used to be a saying about rice dumplings of "salty in the south and sweet in the north". "Little Disputes", and Fujian's roasted pork rice dumplings are one of the best in salty rice dumplings.

The roasted pork rice dumplings in southern Fujian can actually be regarded as a complete meal including rice dumpling leaves. In addition to glutinous rice as the staple food, the roasted pork rice dumplings usually include chestnuts, braised pork, scallops, Dried shrimp, lotus seeds, peanuts, etc. not only have a rich taste, but also have a rich aroma. You can eat just one and be very satisfied.

Fish rolls

Fish rolls are a famous specialty of Chongwu Ancient Town in Quanzhou City. In the local area, it can be said that "no feast is complete without rolls". You can see fish rolls in the streets and alleys. The rolls are on sale, and this thing is relatively easy to store and can be used as a travel souvenir.

According to legend, the original form of fish rolls was once a reserve of military rations in ancient times. The officers and soldiers stationed in the local area used local materials, deboned fresh mackerel, took the meat, pounded it into paste, mixed sweet potato powder and various seasoning rolls. Grow into strips and steam them to become portable military rations.

The current method of making fish rolls is still roughly the same, but the process is more refined and the ingredients are more diverse. The prepared fish rolls are delicious whether steamed, fried or stir-fried. Now they can be purchased more conveniently online. Friends who are interested but don’t have time to travel can also give it a try.