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Buddha Jumps Over the Wall is a uniquely famous dish that combines many rare and expensive ingredients classified as "luxurious delicacies" in China.
In Chinese cuisine, the dish Buddha Jumps Over the Wall (Buddha Qiao Qiang), also phonetically referred to as “Fo tiao qiang”, has its origins from shark fin soup of the people in Fujian province. This dish is believed to have appeared during the Qing Dynasty under the reign of Emperor Dao Guang, with a history of over 200 years. Some opinions suggest that the name of the dish implies the appealing flavors that even make the ascetics restless.
BBC Travel once listed this dish in the "Most Expensive Foods in the World" list, served at high-class banquets. In 2022, Buddha Jumps Over the Wall was also included in the list of national signature dishes of China.
The preparation process for Buddha Jumps Over the Wall is elaborate and time-consuming. The dish comprises 18 main ingredients primarily consisting of exotic ingredients such as abalone, sea cucumber, shark fin, ginseng, scallop mushrooms, deer tendons, etc. Each type is steamed separately in a jar before being combined in a small clay pot, with Shaoxing wine added to enhance the aroma. However, the use of shark fins today is limited due to the controversy surrounding this dish related to environmental issues.
View attachment 1560 The dish Buddha Jumps Over the Wall uses many expensive ingredients. Photo: Xinhua
Additionally, the chef must add up to 30 components and 12 different spices; missing one ingredient can make the dish less appealing. After completion, the chef carefully seals the clay pot with lotus leaves and simmers it over low heat for 5 to 6 hours, ensuring that the aroma does not escape during the cooking process.
Due to the sophisticated preparation method and rare ingredients, this dish is always priced exorbitantly. Each portion of Buddha Jumps Over the Wall typically costs around 800 to 1,000 yuan (approximately 2.7 to 3.5 million VND).
In fact, many documents indicate that the dish has many benefits such as enhancing physical strength and nourishing health. Previously, Buddha Jumps Over the Wall had high prices and was only served to kings and nobles. Nowadays, this dish has become more popular due to its high nutritional value, delicious flavor, and popularity among many people.
View attachment 1561 This is a famous dish in Fujian, China. Photo: Cookidoo
At Chinese restaurants, Buddha Jumps Over the Wall has many versions to meet customer demands. With its appealing flavor and health benefits, restaurants have packaged it into sturdy porcelain jars for tourists to purchase as souvenirs.
In recent years, the dish Buddha Jumps Over the Wall has become popular not only in China but also in other Asian countries such as Vietnam, South Korea, etc. In Vietnam, pre-cooked Buddha Jumps Over the Wall is sold in small tin cans sufficient for one person, priced at 200,000-300,000 VND, while porcelain pots are priced at 450,000 - 600,000 VND depending on the brand.
In Chinese cuisine, the dish Buddha Jumps Over the Wall (Buddha Qiao Qiang), also phonetically referred to as “Fo tiao qiang”, has its origins from shark fin soup of the people in Fujian province. This dish is believed to have appeared during the Qing Dynasty under the reign of Emperor Dao Guang, with a history of over 200 years. Some opinions suggest that the name of the dish implies the appealing flavors that even make the ascetics restless.
BBC Travel once listed this dish in the "Most Expensive Foods in the World" list, served at high-class banquets. In 2022, Buddha Jumps Over the Wall was also included in the list of national signature dishes of China.
The preparation process for Buddha Jumps Over the Wall is elaborate and time-consuming. The dish comprises 18 main ingredients primarily consisting of exotic ingredients such as abalone, sea cucumber, shark fin, ginseng, scallop mushrooms, deer tendons, etc. Each type is steamed separately in a jar before being combined in a small clay pot, with Shaoxing wine added to enhance the aroma. However, the use of shark fins today is limited due to the controversy surrounding this dish related to environmental issues.
View attachment 1560 The dish Buddha Jumps Over the Wall uses many expensive ingredients. Photo: Xinhua
Additionally, the chef must add up to 30 components and 12 different spices; missing one ingredient can make the dish less appealing. After completion, the chef carefully seals the clay pot with lotus leaves and simmers it over low heat for 5 to 6 hours, ensuring that the aroma does not escape during the cooking process.
Due to the sophisticated preparation method and rare ingredients, this dish is always priced exorbitantly. Each portion of Buddha Jumps Over the Wall typically costs around 800 to 1,000 yuan (approximately 2.7 to 3.5 million VND).
In fact, many documents indicate that the dish has many benefits such as enhancing physical strength and nourishing health. Previously, Buddha Jumps Over the Wall had high prices and was only served to kings and nobles. Nowadays, this dish has become more popular due to its high nutritional value, delicious flavor, and popularity among many people.
View attachment 1561 This is a famous dish in Fujian, China. Photo: Cookidoo
At Chinese restaurants, Buddha Jumps Over the Wall has many versions to meet customer demands. With its appealing flavor and health benefits, restaurants have packaged it into sturdy porcelain jars for tourists to purchase as souvenirs.
In recent years, the dish Buddha Jumps Over the Wall has become popular not only in China but also in other Asian countries such as Vietnam, South Korea, etc. In Vietnam, pre-cooked Buddha Jumps Over the Wall is sold in small tin cans sufficient for one person, priced at 200,000-300,000 VND, while porcelain pots are priced at 450,000 - 600,000 VND depending on the brand.
