Liancheng dried sweet potato 连城地瓜干
Liancheng dried sweet potato is featured among the local specialties of Fujian.
Dried sweet-potato strips are naturally sweet and chewy. They travel well as a simple Liancheng snack.
How it is made
Sweet potatoes are cooked and dried into strips or slabs, with drying concentrating their natural sugars. Producers may use different varieties and additional processing, so packaged versions are not identical.
Flavour & texture
The pieces are sweet and chewy, sometimes with a firmer outer surface and softer center. They are closer to dried fruit in eating style than a crisp potato chip.
Local roots & traditions
Liancheng dried sweet potato is a western Fujian specialty and common food gift.
How to order Liancheng dried sweet potato
Check the ingredient list and choose a small pack with your preferred softness.
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Questions before you order
What name should I show when ordering?
Show 连城地瓜干 for Liancheng dried sweet potato. Check the ingredient list and choose a small pack with your preferred softness.
Sources & reading
Recipes and servings vary between kitchens.