Miao Acidic Soup Fish

Miao Acidic Soup Fish

　　　　There is a saying in the Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture: “If you don’t eat acid for three days, you’ll walk unsteadily.” Acidic Soup Fish is popular across all regions and ethnic groups in Qiandongnan, but it is most typical around Kaili and its neighboring areas, where it has evolved into a series of acidic soup-based dishes. The sour soup used to make Acidic Soup Fish is usually fermented from rice gruel, water used to rinse rice, and leafless vegetables; it can also be made with tomatoes, pickled vegetables, and vinegar. In an acidic soup hot pot, wild fish from the Qingshui River is added, along with chili peppers, resulting in a dish that is sour, spicy, fragrant, and tender. Kaili's Happy Forest Restaurant, Dong Village Building Restaurant, Majiang Xiashi, and Huangping Zhong'an River are all excellent places to enjoy Acidic Soup Fish. (Qiandongnan)