A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
Fish preserved by salting and drying, with firm flesh and a concentrated savoury flavour.
In the kitchen
Used in steamed dishes such as Hunan mixed cured meats; cook before eating and watch for bones.
Fish species, smoking and seasonings vary. This is not fresh fish, and curing does not make it boneless or ready to eat.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有腊鱼吗？
Does this dish contain Salt-cured dried fish?
A few dishes to explore
These examples use this ingredient in typical or optional preparations. Open the dish to see the distinction; a restaurant’s recipe can differ.
