Putian cuisine

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Putian cuisine
Hanyu Pinyin
Xīnghuà cài
Southern Min
Hokkien POJHing-hua̍-chhài

Putian cuisine, also known as Henghwa cuisine or Henghua cuisine, is a style of Chinese cuisine originating from the Putian people of Putian, Fujian Province. It is a style of Fujian cuisine.

Since Putian is a coastal area, ingredients such as seaweed, oysters, clams and other seafood are commonly used in Putian cuisine.

Putian cuisine is also eaten by the

Michelin star in 2016[1] and has since franchised itself into an international chain.[2]

Notable dishes

English Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese Pinyin Pe̍h-ōe-jī Description
Bian rou soup 扁肉汤 biǎn ròu tāng Fine pork dumplings in broth. The dumpling wrapper itself is also made from pork meat.
Duotou clams 哆头蛏 duō tóu chēng
Chinese razor clams (Sinonovacula constricta) from the village of Duotou are a seasonal delicacy available from April to August.[3]
Henghwa fried
bee hoon
兴化炒米粉
Lor mee 滷麵 卤面 lǔ miàn ló͘-mī
Lychee pork
Stir-fried yam
  • Bian rou dumpling soup
    Bian rou dumpling soup
  • Salt-baked duotou clams
    Salt-baked duotou clams

References

  1. ^ "Putien (Kitchener Road) – Singapore - a MICHELIN Guide Restaurant".
  2. ^ "Brand Story – PUTIEN".
  3. ^ "Ingredient: Duotou Clams from Putian, China".