Winter in Fujian: A Seafood Lover's Paradise

|Winter in Fujian: A Seafood Lover's Paradise. While many people think of summer as the best time to enjoy seafood, Fujian is a seafood lover's paradise all year round. In winter, the seafood is even more tender and delicious. Today, let's explore the seafood of eastern and central Fujian! 🦀Fuzhou ⭐Fuzhou is blessed with abundant natural resources, and its people have always pursued authentic flavors. They are skilled at cooking seafood, which has laid the foundation for Fujian cuisine's expertise in preparing delicacies from the mountains and the sea. Fuzhou's cuisine is diverse and inclusive, thanks to the wide variety of seafood available. The eastern coast of Lianjiang County stretches for 209 km, with 47 natural harbors and 109 fishing villages. Fresh seafood such as swimming crabs, mackerel, and mantis shrimp, as well as local snacks, are all available at the fishing market. Enjoy a delicious feast and indulge in a visual and culinary delight. ⭐Mawei is surrounded by rivers and the sea, and is rich in natural resources, attracting many food and travel lovers. After the fishing season begins, Mawei is definitely worth a visit! The fishing village atmosphere of Hongxun Commune attracts many tourists looking for authentic seafood. The wide horizon and endless fields are refreshing and relaxing. 👣Putian ⭐Putian, historically known as Xing'an and Xinghua, is also called Puyang and Puxian. It is located in the central coastal area of Fujian Province, surrounded by mountains and the sea. With its beautiful scenery, abundant resources, and talented people, it is known as the "Zou Lu by the Sea." Due to its unique terrain of "eight mountains, one water, and one field," Putian cuisine combines the freshness of seafood with the rich flavors of the mountains. Putian cuisine is diverse and unique, characterized by its variety, richness, and intensity, as well as its light and fresh flavors. Some of the most famous dishes include Putian braised noodles, Xinghua rice noodles, braised tofu, red dumplings, spicy meat, wontons, and oyster cakes. These dishes are beloved by the people of Puxian. ⭐The golden coastline is home to unparalleled delicacies such as Nanri abalone, Doto clams, and seaweed. Among them, Nanri abalone is the most popular. It is a specialty of the Nanri sea area, using seedlings cultivated on Nanri Island. The shell has 3-5 holes, with protrusions around the holes and unique barnacles. Fed with fresh seaweed and seaweed from Nanri, the abalone is plump, tender, and delicious, rich in protein and nutrients, and highly praised by food lovers. 👣Ningde ⭐Ningde is famous for its beautiful scenery, especially the Xiapu mudflats. However, it is also an important seafood production area in Fujian and China. With 305 islands and 178 harbors, Ningde is a natural breeding ground for high-quality seafood. It is the only inner bay spawning ground for large yellow croakers in China, and 8 out of 10 large yellow croakers in China come from Ningde. ⭐The mudflats provide Xiapu with endless fresh seafood all year round. There are over 700 species of marine fish and over 200 species of mudflat organisms in Xiapu. Even the most common oysters have been turned into various delicacies by the people of Xiapu, such as drunken oysters, oyster omelets, oyster dates, oyster rice dumplings, and oyster oil. Even the stone bridges on the sea use oysters to increase stability. 👣Pingtan ⭐In Pingtan, every meal includes seafood. As the older generation says, you can do without meat, but not without fish. Pingtan's cuisine is simple and honest, with snacks that retain their original appearance. After the fishing season begins, cheap seafood becomes the star of every meal. Even without any seasoning, the simply steamed or boiled seafood is delicious and irresistible. ⭐Boiled nine-section shrimp, steamed mantis shrimp, boiled bitter snails, stir-fried squid, fried eel, stir-fried barnacles, stir-fried clams, mixed oysters, clam soup, stir-fried razor clams, and salt and pepper dragon head fish... Locals can easily recite a menu of dishes they have eaten in the past week.