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.

Among the many snacks in Shaxian County, flat meat is one of the most popular snacks. The flat meat is thin as paper, the filling is crisp and tender, the soup is mellow and the taste is delicious. It is said that Li Gang, a national hero of the Southern and Northern Song Dynasties, wrote poems to praise the flat meat of Shaxian County: "In the package of chaos and chaos, there is always a strong sing in the wind. The Seven Peaks are a night of entertainment, and the ten miles are in the west."