Shunde raw fish slices

Shunde raw fish slices

　　A traditional snack from Shunde: Shunde raw fish slices are typically made with freshwater fish. High-quality Shunde raw fish slices use about 750 grams of “strong fish” as the main ingredient. After purchasing, the fish is first kept in mountain spring water and starved for several days to reduce body fat, resulting in firm, sweet, and refreshing fish flesh. When preparing the fish, one cut is made under the jaw and another at the tail, then the fish is returned to the water to swim and bleed out. Fish slices without any bloodstains appear snow-white and crystal clear. If the bleeding process is not well controlled, the fish flesh may appear reddish and contain more moisture. After slicing, the fish is placed in the freezer for a while to achieve a smooth texture and sweet taste. When eating, it is dipped in a sauce made of garlic slices, ginger shreds, scallion shreds, onion shreds, pepper shreds, soy sauce, crushed peanuts, sesame seeds, bird’s eye chilies, taro shreds, and fried vermicelli, mixed with oil, salt, and sugar. The fish skin can be served cold in a salad.