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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