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The delicious food you can taste when traveling in Xiamen.

There are Gulangyu mung bean cake, Xiamen leek box, boiled octopus, fairy grass, Tongan seal meat, fried oysters in Xiamen and so on.

1, Gulangyu mung bean cake

Gulangyu mung bean cake is a traditional cake in Siming District of Xiamen. Its exquisite production technology, rich nutrition, delicate taste and sweet taste are deeply loved by local people.

2. Xiamen leek box

The prestigious Xiamen leek box is a local specialty snack. After frying with low fire, the skin with uniform thickness is golden and shiny, the skin is crisp and the meat is crisp, the stuffing is fresh and tender, and the leek is rich in aroma.

3. Boiled octopus

Boiled octopus is a special food in Xiamen. When making octopus, you must choose fresh octopus and boil it in water to ensure its original flavor. Boiled octopus is crisp, tender and smooth, and tastes good.

4. Xiancao

Chiffodil is a kind of dessert with Xiamen local characteristics, which is made from a herb called Cao Xian. The rich grass is sweet and delicious in winter, which is enough to warm the heart. Eating ice in summer is cool and refreshing, which is a good product for all ages.

5. Tongan seal meat

Tongan meat seal is a traditional famous dish in Tongan, Xiamen, belonging to Minnan cuisine. Because it is steamed and served on the table, the lid is uncovered, so it is called "sealing meat". The sealed meat looks brown and shiny, the entrance is soft and waxy, and the meat is rich. This festive dish is essential for local people to hold happy events and build new houses.

6. Fried snapper in Xiamen

Xiamen oysters are one of Xiamen's special snacks. Stir the marinated oysters evenly with flour and egg liquid, and fry them in a pot until golden on both sides. Fried oysters are crispy outside and tender inside, salty and delicious, and have an egg smell, which is a good product for all ages.