Fish Tea [Hainan Wuzhishan Specialty]

What is fish tea? Authentic Hainan Wuzhishan Specialty: Fish Tea

Summary:Do you want to know what fish tea is? This article is a detailed introduction to the local specialty of Wuzhishan, Hainan - fish tea. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on fish tea. The full text takes about 5 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of fish tea and its nutritional value? What are the product characteristics of fish tea? The production method of fish tea, the tasting and eating method of fish tea, etc

Basic Introduction to Fish Tea

In Wuzhishan, Hainan, locals generally make their own "fish tea". Fish tea is the main dish served by the Li and Miao ethnic groups to entertain guests, and it is also a flavor food of the Li and Miao ethnic groups. Fish tea is sold in the markets of ethnic minority areas in Hainan. Although it is called 'tea', it actually has nothing to do with the black tea, green tea, and so on that we drink in our daily lives

Fish tea, tea is not tea, this is the folk name for a sushi like food in Baisha, Hainan. It is the favorite traditional food of people living in mountainous areas of Hainan Province. The main ingredient is naturally fermented high mountain cooked rice, combined with fresh fish, fish belly, pork, cowhide or eggs as ingredients, making it delicious

Fish tea, also known as fish acid, can be understood from the surface of the text as a bottled sour side dish made from various fish ingredients. It has a strong sour taste when consumed and is the best choice for friends who enjoy sour food

Fish tea has a sour and slightly salty taste, sweet and delicious, tempting the appetite. Anyone who has tasted fish tea speaks highly of it, considering it to be truly exceptional. When bitten, it is soft and slightly tough, with a refreshing and clear breath, and transparent inside, which is highly favored by Chinese and foreign diners

Method of making fish tea

First, clean the freshwater live fish, cut them into pieces and add salt, and marinate for one or two hours. After squeezing out the salt water, mix it with cold rice, koji or stir fried rice, then put it into a jar without oil stains, cover and seal it. In summer, it can be opened and consumed after 7-10 days; In winter, it can only be consumed after half a month or a month

"Fish tea" can be divided into two types: "wet fish tea" and "dry fish tea". For "wet fish dishes", fish and Fried rice noodles or cooked rice cooked with rice should be stirred together while hot, and then added with proper amount of salt. After being sealed in a pottery jar for seven to ten days, they can be eaten. The longer they are sealed, the better they taste. During the sealing process, it is very important to avoid contact with oil, otherwise it will rot. To make "dried fish tea", the fish should be dried in the sun.

Tasting and eating methods for fish tea

As the natural and simple ingredients are rice and fresh fish, to taste the delicious taste of fish tea, it should be eaten directly as a meal or as a side dish.

. The leftover rice can be mixed with another raw egg and stirred well, making it another delicious dish