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CHINA FOOD PASSPORT · CITY GUIDE

A first taste of Xiamen

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Shacha Noodles

Rich, savoury and gently sweet, with roasted peanut, dried-seafood depth and springy noodles that hold the broth.

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Xiamen Oyster Omelette

Crisp at the rim, soft and chewy inside, with juicy briny oysters, egg aroma and a sweet-spicy finish.

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Peanut Soup

Milky-looking but usually dairy-free, with peanuts cooked until almost creamy and a clean, restrained sweetness.

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Tusundong · Sea Worm Jelly

Cool and bouncy with a clean ocean sweetness; the sharp garlic-vinegar dip gives the delicate jelly its punch.

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Silky Vermicelli Soup

Silky, warming and peppery, with a thickened seafood-rich broth and many contrasting toppings chosen at the counter.

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Tong'an Braised Pork

The pork is spoon-tender and deeply savoury, while chestnuts and mushrooms absorb the fragrant, glossy sauce.

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Five-spice Pork Rolls

Shatteringly crisp outside and juicy within, with sweet crunch from water chestnut and a warm five-spice aroma.

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Xiamen Prawn Noodles

A vivid orange-red broth with concentrated prawn sweetness, springy noodles and crisp, refreshing sprouts.

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Tongan Fresh Spring Roll

A thin-wrapper roll recorded by a Tongan heritage food business; it is also known locally as runbing or chunbing.

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Gulangyu Pie

Flaky and crumbly outside, fine and soft within, with a gentle mung-bean fragrance rather than heavy sweetness.

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Nanputuo Vegetarian Cuisine

Nanputuo Vegetarian Cuisine is a food entry in our Xiamen source catalogue. Its detailed recipe and serving style still need review.

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Tong'an Ginger Duck

Tender duck in an aromatic, warming sauce where sesame oil and mellow ginger feel rich without harsh heat.

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Xiamen Pan-fried Crab

Toasty shell, sweet crab meat and lush roe, all infused with warm ginger and nutty sesame-oil aromas.

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Xiamen Fried Vinegar Pork

Crisp outside and tender inside, with a bright vinegar tang that cuts through the savoury fried coating.

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Horseshoe Pastry

Horseshoe Pastry is a food entry in our Xiamen source catalogue. Its detailed recipe and serving style still need review.

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Dried Meat Slices

Dried Meat Slices is a food entry in our Xiamen source catalogue. Its detailed recipe and serving style still need review.

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Xiamen Alkaline Noodles

Xiamen Alkaline Noodles is a food entry in our Xiamen source catalogue. Its detailed recipe and serving style still need review.

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Wonton (Bianshi)

Wonton (Bianshi) is a food entry in our Xiamen source catalogue. Its detailed recipe and serving style still need review.

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Guankou Braised Duck

Firm yet tender meat, glossy skin and a deep soy-spice perfume balanced by a light caramel sweetness.

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Duck Misua

Duck misua appears in official coverage of Xiamen heritage food businesses, including Weiyou.

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Egg Rolls

Egg Rolls is a food entry in our Xiamen source catalogue. Its detailed recipe and serving style still need review.

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Pineapple Cake

Pineapple Cake is a food entry in our Xiamen source catalogue. Its detailed recipe and serving style still need review.

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Four-fruit Dessert Soup

Icy, gently sweet and full of texture, moving from crisp jelly to chewy pearls and soft fruit.

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Handmade Shark Ball

Handmade Shark Ball is a food entry in our Xiamen source catalogue. Its detailed recipe and serving style still need review.

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Minnan Red Kueh

Minnan Red Kueh is a food entry in our Xiamen source catalogue. Its detailed recipe and serving style still need review.

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Braised Pork Crisp Shell

Braised Pork Crisp Shell is a restaurant creation in our Xiamen source catalogue. Its detailed recipe and serving style still need review.

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Boiled Octopus

Blanched octopus is included in Xiamen local preparation standards for regional foods.

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Xiamen Satay Hotpot

Xiamen Satay Hotpot is a food entry in our Xiamen source catalogue. Its detailed recipe and serving style still need review.

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Shangqing Braised Fish

Shangqing Braised Fish is a restaurant creation in our Xiamen source catalogue. Its detailed recipe and serving style still need review.

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Braised Abalone Ginger Duck

Braised Abalone Ginger Duck is a restaurant creation in our Xiamen source catalogue. Its detailed recipe and serving style still need review.

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Burgundy Baked Snails

Burgundy Baked Snails is a restaurant creation in our Xiamen source catalogue. Its detailed recipe and serving style still need review.

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Hetian Chicken & Sea Worm Soup

Hetian Chicken & Sea Worm Soup is a restaurant creation in our Xiamen source catalogue. Its detailed recipe and serving style still need review.

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Saffron Sea Bream

Saffron Sea Bream is a restaurant creation in our Xiamen source catalogue. Its detailed recipe and serving style still need review.

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Tea Oil & Wine Braised Duck

Tea Oil & Wine Braised Duck is a restaurant creation in our Xiamen source catalogue. Its detailed recipe and serving style still need review.

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Silky Mushroom Delight

Silky Mushroom Delight is a restaurant creation in our Xiamen source catalogue. Its detailed recipe and serving style still need review.

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Yongchun Duck & Water Chestnut

Yongchun Duck & Water Chestnut is a restaurant creation in our Xiamen source catalogue. Its detailed recipe and serving style still need review.

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New-Style Minnan Lamb Chops

New-Style Minnan Lamb Chops is a restaurant creation in our Xiamen source catalogue. Its detailed recipe and serving style still need review.

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Vinegar Braised Eel

Vinegar Braised Eel is a restaurant creation in our Xiamen source catalogue. Its detailed recipe and serving style still need review.

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Parmesan Pineapple Crisp

Parmesan Pineapple Crisp is a restaurant creation in our Xiamen source catalogue. Its detailed recipe and serving style still need review.

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Sea Urchin Brioche

Sea Urchin Brioche is a restaurant creation in our Xiamen source catalogue. Its detailed recipe and serving style still need review.

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Minnan Traditional Spring Roll

Minnan Traditional Spring Roll is a food entry in our Xiamen source catalogue. Its detailed recipe and serving style still need review.

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