Dried Eel

Last updated 2026-11-13 — Dai women catch eels, roast them over a fire until half-cooked, remove the intestines, clean them, dry them in the sun, and then fry them in oil. The result is a crispy, fragrant snack often served with alcohol. Today, uniquely flavored dried eel and salted duck eggs have become must-try delicacies for visitors traveling to the land of the Hua Yao Dai. If you visit Xinping without trying dried eel and salted duck eggs,...