This is loosely based on a Japanese article from the CJ Column.
https://citrusjapan.co.jp/column/cj-column/l010_202005.html
Minnan refers to the southern part of Fujian Province, which includes the three provinces of Quanzhou, Xiamen and Zhangzhou and is near Taiwan and Southeast Asia. Fujian is known for its maritime culture, pioneering spirit and large number of overseas Chinese.
Since the area is close to the sea, the residents eat much seafood. Duck meat and offal are also popular local foods. Minnan cuisine is characterized by its flavor, firm texture and creaminess. Seasonings such as green onions, ginger, soy sauce and fish sauce bring out the flavor of the ingredients.
Oazen (oyster omelettes) are a typical Minnan dish cooked like Japanese okonomiyaki. You mix beaten eggs, starch and oysters, then bake the mix like a pancake, add green onion for the aroma, and smother it with chili sauce before eating. A thin egg skin and crispy, creamy oysters characterize the dish. Some people add bean sprouts to further enhance the texture.
The oysters are most delicious in February on the lunar calendar. They are only about the size of a fingertip and have an outstanding flavor. Even people who aren’t usually fond of raw oysters enjoy them because they don’t smell very fishy.
Oazen.
Sha cha noodles, which are said to have originated from Southeast Asia, are another characteristic dish of Minnan. They include sha cha sauce (from seafood-based Chinese miso), boiled Chinese noodles, offal, squid, gizzards, fried tofu and blanched vegetables. If you don’t like the saltiness of Chinese noodles, you can use other noodles such as instant noodles instead.
There are many other popular dishes as well, such as those shown below, that I think suit the tastes of Japanese people.
Minnan has an oceanic climate with four seasons and is full of greenery. The people are kind and love visitors. It’s a recommended destination any season of the year.
