FUZHOU, Aug. 29 (Xinhua) -- Worm jello? No kidding! Most people do not dare to try it, but after a first bite, many people fall in love with its delicacy.

Tusundong, a local snack in east China's Fujian Province, has attracted many eaters for hundreds of years with its special flavor and nutrition.

The jello is made of phascoloma esculenta, a kind of marine worm called by locals as sand worm and commonly seen in shallow waters. It is believed that the snack was first made in the 17th century.

Following are five steps of making the worm jello:

- Dig the worms out of shallows.

- Wash the worms.

- Squeeze them to get rid of mud and guts.

- Cook them with water and seasonings for hours until gelatin in the worms dissolves in the water.

- Cool the soup until it turns into jello.

The jello tastes better when served with soybean sauce, vinegar and chopped coriander.

Tusundong is protein rich and good for lungs and skin. It is a common dish of local fisherfolk and has gained popularity in city restaurants in recently years.

(Xinhua photos by Wei Peiquan)