Top 8 delicacies to eat in Xiamen

Tusun Jelly is a well-known local delicacy in Xiamen, and is made from sea worm. [Photo/WeChat account: visitxm]

Tusun jelly (土笋冻 tusundong)

A well-known local delicacy in Xiamen, tusun jelly is made from sea worm, which is a type of worm found in muddy seabeds.

Before cooking, the sea worm should be washed thoroughly to remove the guts and sand. When the worm is tenderly cooked, the pectin in it mixes with the water and finally turns into a type of jelly, which is extremely refreshing and tasty.

Recommended restaurants:

Tianhe Tusundong

Address: 33 Douxi Rd, Siming district, Xiamen

Dongji Porriage Store

Address: 31 Taishan Rd, Siming district, Xiamen