Fujian, the food paradise by the mountains and the sea, is famous for its rich and varied ingredients and exquisite cooking skills. Recently, it was rumored that Fujian's 10 most popular cuisines call out Guangdong's cuisine, which makes people curious and look forward to what kind of culinary weaponry this "hometown of southern cuisine" has to challenge the giants of the Cantonese cuisine industry.

Shazha noodles: a feast of flavors

Shazha noodles, a household name in Fujian, is a national snack whose charm lies in the bowl of fragrant and rich shazha soup. Selected sacha sauce, shrimp shells and pork bones are simmered to create a rich and aromatic soup base, which is paired with strong noodles, fresh seafood and seasonal vegetables, making every bite an orgy for the taste buds.

2. Buddha jumps over the wall: a feast of seafood delicacies

Buddha jumps over the wall, Fujian's most famous feast, is named after Zheng Chunfa, a master of Fujian cuisine at the end of the Qing Dynasty. More than ten kinds of sea delicacies, such as abalone, sea cucumber, shark's fin, etc., are selected, supplemented with valuable ingredients such as flower gum and mushrooms, and slowly stewed over a gentle fire to create this superb delicacy of color and flavor.

3. Shrimp Crisp: A Crispy and Delicious Taste of the Ocean

Shrimp Crisp, a classic snack in the southern Fujian area, is loved for its crispy skin and delicious shrimp meat. Fresh shrimp are wrapped in a special batter and deep-fried until golden and crispy, and when you take a bite, the outside is crispy and the inside is tender, and the fresh aroma of the shrimp meat fills your lips and teeth.

4. Meat Swallow: a southern Fujian flavor with thin skin and tender filling

Meat Swallow, also known as flatbread swallow, is a well-known snack in Fuzhou, Fujian. The skin is as thin as a cicada's wing, and the fillings are mostly minced pork, mushrooms, celery, etc. The taste is tender and smooth, and with the special sauce, it is memorable.

5. Dingbian Paste: Soft and delicate street food

Dingbian Paste, a common street food in Fujian, is loved for its soft and smooth taste and rich paste aroma. Rice paste is poured over the hot dingbian, scraped into a thin skin, added with shrimp, shredded meat, vegetables and other ingredients, and boiled to a paste with seasonings such as minced garlic and chili oil.

6. Pan Fried Crab: Tender and Crispy Seafood Delicacy

Pan Fried Crab, a specialty of the coastal areas of Fujian, is made with fresh pike crabs, coated with egg and groundnut flour, and fried until golden and crispy. The crab meat is tender and juicy, the shell is crispy and delicious, and with the special sauce, it is full of fresh flavor.

7. Luaohua: A versatile southern Fujian cuisine

Luaohua, a traditional snack in Quanzhou, Fujian, is famous for its rich ingredients and versatile flavors. Rice noodles, sliced meat, seafood, vegetables and other ingredients are combined together with a special soup, each bite is a different surprise.

8. Jelly of earth bamboo shoots: refreshing and fresh ocean jelly

The jelly of earth bamboo shoots, a snack unique to the coastal areas of Fujian, is famous for its soft and smooth texture and unique flavor. It is made by boiling sandworms from the sea, with a texture between jelly and tofu, refreshing and fresh, with soy sauce, minced garlic and other seasonings, making it appetizing.

9. Fuzhou Swallow Skin: A Minzu delicacy with smooth skin and filling

Fuzhou Swallow Skin, a traditional snack in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, is famous for its smooth and tender skin and tasty filling. Minced pork, mushrooms, dried bamboo shoots and other fillings are wrapped in crystal clear pork skin, which is steamed with a thin skin and a lot of fillings, with a smooth and soft texture.

10. Litchi Pork: Sweet and Sour Fujian Dessert

Litchi Pork, a specialty dessert in Fuzhou, Fujian, is loved for its sweet and sour taste and unique shape. Pineapple is cut into pieces and coated with a special sauce, deep-fried until golden and crispy, resembling lychees in shape, sweet and sour, and memorable.

Each of these 10 Hokkien delicacies represents the essence of Fujian cuisine, with its sweet, sour, salty and savory flavors, and each bite illustrates the richness and diversity of southern Fujian culture. If you have the opportunity, you may want to personally taste this tongue feast and feel the unique charm of Fujian cuisine!