Shredded Fish in Three Shreds

Shredded Fish in Three Shreds

　　　　Product Name: Shredded Fish in Three Shreds

　　Product Origin: Wenzhou

　　Product Features: Nutritious

　　Product Introduction: Wenzhou Shredded Fish is crafted using a traditional folk method from Wenzhou. Fresh seafood is deboned, minced, and then gradually pounded into thin, round pieces with a wooden mallet using a suitable amount of starch. It undergoes deep processing including steaming, sterilization, packaging, and quick-freezing to create a premium product. The production technique preserves the original freshness and nutritional value of the fish, containing high levels of protein as well as essential trace elements such as phosphorus, calcium, and iron needed by the human body. It is convenient to eat and can be pan-fried, boiled, stir-fried, or used in soups, making it a delicious dish that is both nutritious and good for health.

　　Product History: Speaking of Shredded Fish, there is an interesting legend. Legend has it that in an ancient temple in Wenzhou, there was an old abbot who went to Fujian alone to obtain Buddhist scriptures. Unfortunately, he encountered a fierce storm on the way, and his small boat capsized instantly, causing the old abbot to perish in the sea. The young monk who remained in the temple, upon hearing the tragic news, was overwhelmed with grief. He took the wooden fish used for chanting and went to the place where his master had perished to chant sutras for his soul. After forty-nine days, suddenly, many phosphorescent yellow croakers floated up on the sea surface. As the young monk looked on, he was struck by the memory of the yellow kasaya his master had been wearing when he left. He thought these fish must have turned yellow after feeding on his master’s flesh. Filled with rage, he immediately caught these yellow croakers, skinned them, cleaned their innards, removed the bones, and chopped the fish into minced meat. He then fiercely pounded the fish meat on the wooden fish, flattening it into thin, pancake-like slices. He dried these fish slices on the boat to bring back as a keepsake. There were so many pieces that the excess ones were left on the boat. When the boatman ate his meal, he picked some of the fish slices, shredded them, and cooked them in a soup. To his surprise, the flavor was extraordinarily delicious. News of this spread quickly, and the good reputation of “Shredded Fish” rapidly grew. People rushed to catch and eat it. Over time, this uniquely prepared dish—“Shredded Fish”—has been passed down to this day.