Qiandao Lake Dried Fish

Qiandao Lake Dried Fish

　　Qiandao Lake Dried Fish is a specialty of Qiandao Lake in Chun’an County, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province. The lake has rich freshwater fish resources, with over 94 species. Qiandao Lake Dried Fish is made from fresh fish caught in the lake using special processing techniques, giving it a delicious flavor and high nutritional content.

　　Qiandao Lake is a “huge warehouse” of freshwater fish, and the variety of aquatic products made from its 94 species is rich and colorful. There are mandarin fish, bream, silver carp, dried loach, grouper, stick fish, and more. The various sizes of fish from Qiandao Lake are sun-dried or baked to produce different kinds of dried fish, either salty or light. Some are as long as one meter and hung on the shelves of local specialty shops, creating an impressive display. Nowadays, some fish are processed when fresh, cut into segments, sealed, and can remain fresh for up to a year or more. The dried fish can be used to cook delicious dishes and is deeply loved by many.