Brined mandarin fish is a common dish at banquets in Poyang. In 2021, it was named one of the “Ten Famous Dishes of Poyang.” The local contest selected ten dishes from 20 candidates through online voting and expert review. [1]
To prepare it, mandarin fish is cured in salt brine for several days, rinsed, lightly fried in hot oil and then cooked over low heat. The finished skin has a distinctive briny aroma, while the fish is savory and fragrant. [2]