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A FOOD TRADITION

Fujian cuisine

Fujian cuisine highlights seafood, mountain produce, delicate broths, red fermented rice, and aromatic soups and snacks.

Dishes linked to this cuisine

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Fuzhou rice noodles

Rice noodles are served hot with a seasoned broth or sauce and commonly paired with pork, seafood, vegetables, or green onion.

Fuzhou sliced pork soup

Thin slices of pork coated in sweet potato starch are simmered in a hot, lightly sour broth with ginger and green onion.

Fuzhou steamed grouper

A whole grouper is steamed until tender and finished with aromatics, hot oil, and a light soy-based seasoning.

Fuzhou wonton soup

A Fujian soup of pork-filled wheat wontons served in a clear seasoned broth with green onion.

Fuzhou zongzi

A savory Fuzhou rice dumpling made from glutinous rice wrapped around pork and other fillings before steaming.

Lychee pork

Lychee pork is a Fujian preparation of crisp pork pieces coated in a sweet-tart sauce with lychee and vinegar.

Min-style fried rice noodles

Rice noodles are stir-fried in a Min-style combination with cabbage, aromatics, savory seasoning, and optional egg or protein.

Oyster omelet

A Fujian-style savory omelet made by cooking fresh oysters and beaten egg with a soft starch batter and green onion.

Popiah

A Fujian-style fresh spring roll consisting of a thin wheat wrapper filled with cooked vegetables and assorted savory fillings.

Red wine chicken

A Fujian-style chicken dish braised with red fermented rice wine, ginger, sesame oil, and savory seasonings.

Sea cucumber soup

A Fujian-style soup in which tender sea cucumber is simmered with aromatics, mushrooms, and a savory broth.

Taro paste

A smooth Fujian dessert made by steaming and mashing taro with sugar and cooking fat into a dense paste.

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