Fuzhou cuisine is one of the four subsets of

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, which is one of the Eight Great Traditions of

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Fuzhou Fuzhou (; , Fuzhounese: Hokchew, ''Hók-ciŭ''), alternately romanized as Foochow, is the capital and one of the largest cities in Fujian province, China. Along with the many counties of Ningde, those of Fuzhou are considered to constitute t ...

cuisine's taste is light compared to other styles, often with a mixed

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taste. Fuzhou cuisine displays an influence from the neighboring

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province's

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and as the capital of Fujian, Fuzhou has been influenced more heavily by cuisines from Northern China. It is traditionally considered the most prestigious subset of Fujian cuisine and was a strong influence on Ryukyuan cuisine in

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Notable Dishes

* Ding bian hu * Buddha jumps over the wall * Fuzhou fish ball *

Gua bao The ''gua bao'' (), also known as pork belly bun, ambiguously as bao, or erroneously as bao bun, is a type of lotus leaf bun () originating from Fujian cuisine. It is a popular snack in Taiwan and is commonly sold at night markets and restaura ...

Kompyang KompiaSimon Richmond, et al. Lonely Planet: Discover Malaysia & Singapore'. Lonely Planet, 2013. or kompyang (; Minbei: ; Mindong: ; Hinghwa: ; Minnan: kiâm-kong-piáⁿ ��光餅 ; ms, kompias / roti kompyang; id, kompyang / kompias) is a ...

Hujiao bing Hújiāo bǐng or pepper bun () is a type of baked bun that originated in city of Fuzhou, the capital of China's Fujian province. It is a street food that has become popular in Taiwan and can be found in night markets or mini food stalls through ...

Lychee pork Lychee pork or lizhi rou (; Eastern Min: liĕk-chiĕ-nṳ̆k) is a well known dish in Fujianese cuisine. It consists of small pieces of deep-fried pork and sliced water chestnuts served in a sweet and sour sauce. Its bright red colour is deriv ...

References

Fujian Cuisine and Restaurants
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