Fish & seafood 河鲜海鲜

River fish, shellfish and coastal seafood dishes; names and preparation styles vary locally.

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Taiwan

Matsu Fish Balls 马祖鱼丸

Matsu Fish Balls (马祖鱼丸) are hand-shaped fish balls from Matsu (馬祖), linked to the islands’ Fuzhou (福州) food tradition. A 2023 Matsu Daily account describes both filled and unfilled versions, made with local fish and starch.

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Xiushui fish skin · 秀水鱼皮 · AI dish illustration
Hangzhou

Xiushui fish skin 秀水鱼皮

The appeal is a springy, slightly gelatinous bite rather than the flaky flesh of a fish fillet. Savory, sour or aromatic dressing supplies most of the flavor.

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