Freshness, umami, the fifth taste beyond sweet, sour, bitter, and salty is present in all fresh ingredients, such as foie gras, truffles, caviar, fresh seafood, as well as common vegetables like mushrooms, tomatoes, potatoes, and corn.
Freshness, a palate filled with a taste map, from Xiamen to Nanjing, Chaozhou, and Zhangzhou, experiencing the flavours from rivers, lakes, and plains, akin to exploring the culinary heritage of Minnan cuisine.
The hustle and bustle of life is hidden within the market streets.
To understand the connection between a city and its people, one must visit traditional markets. Bashi, short for the Eighth Seafood Market, is one of Xiamen’s traditional markets. Stretching along a street, it offers a plethora of seafood and authentic snacks. It’s not just Xiamen’s kitchen; it’s also the epitome of Xiamen’s flavour.
