Eating in China
Illustration of trimmed pieces of dried flatfish for cooking.

Dried flatfish (dadiyu)

大地鱼干Dàdìyú gān

Dried flatfish used to give a savoury seafood aroma to cooking.

Type
Fish and seafood

A CLOSER LOOK

How to recognize it

Sold as thin dried fish or pieces; it may be toasted and ground into powder. This is a dried ingredient, not fresh fish.

In the kitchen

Used to flavour noodle broth, soups and congee.

Species, size, salt and processing vary by product. Contains fish and may retain fine bones. Check the label and preparation; it is not vegetarian.

Ask about this ingredient

这道菜里有大地鱼干吗?

Does this dish contain Dried flatfish (dadiyu)?

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