HANDBOOK  /  PART 7  /  REGIONAL FOOD

Fujian food

Coastal cuisine

Fujian Province (福建省) has a long coastline and strong seafood traditions.

The cuisine often emphasizes soups, seafood, umami, delicate seasoning and sweet-and-sour notes.

Fuzhou

In Fuzhou (福州), try:

Fish Balls (鱼丸)

and local soups.

Xiamen

Xiamen (厦门) is known for seafood and snacks influenced by southern Fujian traditions.

Shacha noodles

Shacha Noodles (沙茶面) combine noodles with a savory satay-like broth.

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