# History of Fujian Buddha Jumps Over the Wall

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> Updated: 2026-09-20T00:45:11.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Buddha Jumps Over the Wall (Fó tiào qiáng) is a traditional stew from Fuzhou, Fujian province, representing the Min culinary style. The dish is characterized by a complex preparation process involving over 30 different ingredients and seasonings, including luxury items such as abalone, sea cucumber, shark fin, fish maw, pork tendon, poultry, dried scallops, mushrooms, and quail eggs.

Traditional preparation involves pre-processing ingredients individually before placing them in a jar with broth and Shaoxing wine to be slow-cooked over a low flame. The dish’s name originates from a legend claiming its aroma is so irresistible that even a monk in meditation would be tempted to climb over a wall to taste it.

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### 2026-09-20: Fujian cuisine: The history of Buddha Jumps Over the Wall

Buddha Jumps Over the Wall is a prestigious traditional stew from Fujian, China, known for its complex preparation and use of over 30 luxury ingredients like abalone and sea cucumber.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fujian-cuisine-the-history-of-buddha-jumps-over-the-wall

### 2026-09-16: Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant features traditional Buddha Jumps Over the Wall

Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant at Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit is serving Braised Abalone Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, a traditional delicacy, through October 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wah-lok-cantonese-restaurant-features-traditional-buddha-jumps-over-the-wall

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