Quanzhou is a major birthplace of Southern Fujian cuisine. Quanzhou cuisine blends the ancient customs of the Wei and Jin dynasties, local products from the Jinjiang River, and exotic flavors from the Maritime Silk Road. Quanzhou residents have always relied on rice as their staple food. After the Ming Dynasty, sweet potatoes were introduced by sea and became a staple. Quanzhou residents enjoy raw alkaline noodles, vermicelli noodles, and rice vermicelli, often enjoying a salty meal that combines vegetables and rice. Quanzhou's delicacies from the mountains and the sea are renowned. Dehua is renowned for its "Three Blacks, Three Yellows, and Three Treasures." The "Three Blacks" are black chicken, black sheep, and black rabbit; the "Three Yellows" are daylilies, Dehua pears, and tea oil; and the "Three Treasures" are spiny-breasted frogs, yellow-flowered polygala, and Chinese yam. The feathers, skin, meat and internal organs of black chicken are all black. Chicken meat has extremely high nourishing and medicinal value. Just a few slices of ginger and a few cloves of garlic as seasonings can make a delicious chicken soup with clear soup color and pure taste; wild red mushrooms are accompanied by day lily, local eggs and other ingredients, mixed with boiled noodles and a small amount of Dehua red wine. It is smooth, refreshing, and nourishes blood and qi; the stone jelly in Dendrobium stone jelly soup is spinous-breasted frog, known as the "king of frogs". The stew is delicious and rich in high protein, multiple vitamins and minerals.
Runbing Dishes
Runbing fillings include: pork belly, carrots, cabbage, tender tofu, bamboo shoots, oysters, and other staples. Side dishes include: cilantro, ground peanuts, seaweed, rice vermicelli noodles, peas, and green onions. You can add or subtract fillings according to your preference. Runbing, a traditional Quanzhou delicacy, also resonates with modern health philosophies. The fillings include carrots, rich in vitamin A, seaweed, potassium, peanuts, plant protein, cilantro, which can lower blood pressure, and various vegetables that contain various vitamins.
Nianxianhu (Shrimp Paste)
Nianxianhu (Shrimp Paste) is a traditional Quanzhou delicacy made from handmade noodles cooked in broth and then blended with starch to form a paste. Besides seafood, diners can also add vinegar pork, pig's blood, or diced large intestine to the noodle paste to their liking. It can be served with fried dough sticks and seasoned with fried scallions and pepper for a richer and more flavorful flavor.
Oyster Omelet
Oyster omelet is made by mixing oysters, garlic, and sweet potato flour with seasonings into a batter and pan-frying. It's a popular dish for its nutritious texture and simple preparation. A famous snack in southern Fujian, oyster omelet, with its golden-brown egg and tender white oysters, symbolizes "pockets full of gold and silver."
Earthworm Jelly
Earthworm jelly is a frozen treat made from a unique product, a specialty food originating from Anhai, Jinjiang, Quanzhou. It contains gelatin, the main ingredient being a starfish. After boiling, the gelatin dissolves in water, which solidifies upon cooling to form earthworm jelly. Its texture is sweet and delicious, and it's a refreshing and refreshing treat. Served with soy sauce, mustard, and other condiments, it's a refreshing and refreshing treat for all ages. Known as the "cordyceps sinensis of the sea," earthworm jelly boasts not only tender and delicious meat but also high medicinal and therapeutic value.