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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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Seafood Hot Pot 海鲜锅
Seafood Hot Pot (海鲜锅) is listed among the local specialties of Lienchiang County, Taiwan. The name includes 海鲜 (seafood).
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Fish with huoxiang herb 藿香鱼
Tender fish takes on a distinctive herbal fragrance with mint-like or anise-like notes, set against the richer sauce and any accompanying vegetables.
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Macun fish head 马村鱼头
Soft cheek meat and gelatinous skin provide the main textures, with many bones and cartilage sections to work around.
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Quanzhou braised rice-field fish 全州黄焖禾花鱼
The fish has tender flesh and a concentrated coating, with many small bones that require care.
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Longsheng sour fish 龙胜酸鱼
The fish has a concentrated tang and fermented aroma, with firmer flesh than fresh fish and seasoning that varies by maker.
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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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