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Fujian Rouyan Skin: A Thousand-Year Craftsmanship Hidden in Paper-Thin Delicacy. The Origin of Rouyan Skin: A Life-Saving Swallow Soup That Became a Timeless Delicacy. Legend has it that during the Southern Song Dynasty, a scholar from Pucheng, Fujian, fell ill at an inn on his way to the imperial examination due to travel fatigue. The innkeeper's wife, thinking quickly, pounded pork leg meat into a paste, mixed it with a small amount of starch, rolled it into thin sheets, wrapped it with meat filling, and cooked it into a soup. After eating it, the scholar quickly recovered and even passed the examination with honors. Later, this delicacy spread and became known as "Rouyan" (meat swallow), and that thin skin was called "Rouyan skin," symbolizing "peace and good fortune." It became an essential "ritual food" for Fujian people during festivals, weddings, and funerals. The Production Process of Rouyan Skin: 36 Steps for One Tender Bite Authentic Fujian Rouyan skin is entirely handmade from meat selection to finished skin, with every step containing the skill of old craftsmen: Meat Selection - Only the "bullet meat" from the pig's hind leg is selected. This cut has evenly distributed fat and lean meat with fine fibers, which is the key to ensuring the skin's crispy tenderness. Pounding - After removing the fascia from the meat, place it on a bluestone chopping board and repeatedly pound it with a wooden mallet for 2-3 hours until the meat becomes a smooth, particle-free paste. No water is added during this process; the meat relies entirely on its own stickiness to form. Making the Base - Add a small amount of sweet potato flour (or potato starch) to the meat paste, knead it repeatedly into a meat dough of appropriate softness, and let it rest for 30 minutes to allow the meat and starch to fully integrate. Rolling the Skin - Divide the meat dough into small pieces and roll them into round sheets thinner than paper with a rolling pin. During the process, constantly sprinkle starch to prevent sticking. The finally rolled Rouyan skin is as thin as a cicada's wing, translucent, and carries a faint meat aroma. Cutting - Cut the rolled large sheet of Rouyan skin into small round pieces with a diameter of 8-10 centimeters for easy filling. Authentic Rouyan skin edges retain the natural texture of hand-rolling.