The top ten specialties in Xiamen are Gulangyu mung bean cake, fried oyster, Xiamen peanut soup, frozen bamboo shoots, Xiamen roasted meat dumplings, Nanputuo vegetarian cakes, dried seafood, Gulangyu Sanlao wine, Longyan peanut soup, Xiamen sorghum wine and so on.

1. Gulangyu Mung Bean Cake

Gulangyu Mung Bean Cake, a traditional name in Xiamen, has strong local characteristics. This kind of cake is made of mung bean powder and carefully baked. Its taste is crisp, sweet and delicious, and it is one of the favorite snacks for local residents and tourists.

2. Fried oyster

Fried oyster is one of the traditional snacks in Xiamen. Fresh oyster is used as the main material, and eggs, starch and various seasonings are added and fried. Its delicious, crispy and delicious oyster fried cake is one of the representative foods in Xiamen.

3. Xiamen peanut soup

Xiamen peanut soup is one of the traditional desserts in Xiamen. Taking peanuts as raw materials, adding sugar, water and other seasonings to boil. Its taste is sweet and smooth, warm and comfortable, and it is the favorite of local residents and tourists.

4. Frozen bamboo shoots

Frozen bamboo shoots are one of the traditional snacks in Xiamen. It is made of sand worms through boiling and solidification. Its taste is crisp and elastic, with a little sweetness and fragrance. This is a delicious food with local characteristics. You must try it when you have the chance!

5. Shaorou Zongzi in Xiamen

Shaorou Zongzi in Xiamen is one of the traditional famous dishes in Xiamen. Taking glutinous rice as raw material, adding various fillings such as meat and seafood, it is made by careful firing. Its taste is delicious and rich, and it is the favorite of local residents and tourists.

6. Nanputuo vegetarian cake

Nanputuo vegetarian cake is one of the special snacks in Xiamen. It originated from the traditional vegetarian diet in the temple, and was made from mung bean powder by baking. Its taste is crisp, fragrant and delicious, and it is a healthy snack. This delicious vegetarian cake can be tasted in small shops around Nanputuo Temple.

7. dried seafood

Xiamen is near the sea, so dried seafood is also a very special specialty. No matter kelp, laver or all kinds of dried seafood, they are rich in nutrients and unique taste. They can not only be eaten directly as snacks, but also be used as ingredients to cook delicious food.

8. Gulangyu Sanlao Liquor

Gulangyu Sanlao Liquor is one of the traditional famous wines in Xiamen. It is made from local high-quality glutinous rice by natural fermentation. Its full-bodied, soft-tasting, fragrant and delicious, and it is known as the "Southern Wine". This wine can be tasted in many small shops in Gulangyu.

9. Longyan peanut soup

Longyan peanut soup is one of the traditional famous points in Longyan, Fujian. It is made from peanuts, a local specialty, through careful boiling. Its taste is sweet, smooth, fragrant and delicious, and it is known as "one of the eight famous spots in western Fujian". This delicious dessert can be tasted in small shops around Xiamen.

1. Xiamen sorghum liquor

Xiamen sorghum liquor is one of the traditional famous wines in Xiamen. It is made from local high-quality sorghum by fermentation for many times. Its mellow body, supple taste and long aftertaste are one of the pride of Xiamen people. This wine can be bought in small shops and supermarkets in Xiamen.

above content reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Xiamen Kaoliang Liquor