As the only Sanming area to be selected as one of the "Top Ten Famous Snacks in China", Shaxian flat meat has been in existence for a long time. According to historical records, as early as the Tang Dynasty, there was a flat meat in the city of Shaxian. Shaxian flat meat has received a lot of praise. In December 1997, it was recognized as “Chinese famous snack” by the China Cuisine Association. In October 2006, it was selected by the China Cuisine Association as the “Gold Prize” for the “Beijing Olympics” recommended recipe; in 2007, Shaxian snack production process Listed by the provincial government as a provincial intangible cultural heritage, Shaxian flat meat production process is included.

Shaxian dumplings, which are highly anticipated by Sanming people, appear in the 7th episode of "Tip Tip 3". The dumplings are the traditional classics unique to Shaxian. The process of making dumplings is cumbersome. The selection of materials is exquisite. The skin of dumplings is tasteless, but it is very soft. Ingredients such as pork diced, green onion, shiitake mushrooms, dried bamboo shoots and red mushrooms, boiled out tough and soft inside, salty and soft. It is hard to taste when you leave Shaxian.