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Yongding taro dumplings 永定芋子包
The wrapper is softer and more yielding than a wheat dumpling skin, with a subtle taro flavour around the seasoned centre.
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Fine Wheat Vermicelli 线面
Fine Wheat Vermicelli (线面) is the very thin, long, hand-pulled wheat noodle of Fuzhou (福州), dried and tied in bundles.
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Mazu Noodles 妈祖面
Mazu Noodles (妈祖面) are associated with wishes for peace, good fortune, health and a long life.
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Shaxian Noodles with Peanut Sauce 沙县拌面
Fine Shaxian wheat noodles tossed with a glossy savoury sauce; this illustrated version uses peanut paste and scallions.
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Zhangzhou Thick-Broth Noodles 卤面
Zhangzhou alkaline wheat noodles served under a lightly thickened savoury broth with dried seafood and egg.
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Zhangzhou Hand-Held Noodle Cakes 手抓面
Zhangzhou's cooked noodles pressed into a thin cake and rolled around fried tofu with several sauces.
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Changtai Thick-Broth Noodles 长泰卤面
Changtai Thick-Broth Noodles (长泰卤面) is listed among the local specialties of Zhangzhou, Fujian. The term 面 points to noodles or flour-based food. 卤 describes seasoned braising.
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Zhouning Konjac Noodles 周宁魔芋面
Zhouning Konjac Noodles (周宁魔芋面) is listed among the local specialties of Ningde, Fujian. The name includes 芋 (taro). The term 面 points to noodles or flour-based food.
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Mandarin fish with rice noodles 鳜鱼煮粉
Tender fish meets smooth noodles that carry the cooking liquid well. The bowl or pot can be rich without requiring a thick sauce.
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Anyuan pork-and-offal rice noodles 安远三鲜粉
Soft noodles contrast with tender pork, denser liver and chewy intestine, while the broth carries a concentrated savory flavor.
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Yanshan hot rice-noodle soup 铅山烫粉
The bowl combines tender strands with a warming, meat-scented liquid; pepper and chili can make the finish more assertive. Topping choices vary by stall.
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Pingxiang stir-fried rice noodles 萍乡炒粉
Expect a savoury, chilli-forward plate with soft noodles and some fresher vegetable crunch. Heat levels differ substantially, and a red-looking serving does not tell you exactly how much chilli was used.
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