Yingkou pan-fried mackerel 营口香煎鲅鱼
Yingkou pan-fried mackerel is featured among the local specialties of Liaoning.
Mackerel pieces are pan-fried until their surface browns. Share them with rice and take care with the fish bones.
How it is made
Pieces of Spanish mackerel are seasoned and pan-fried until the surface browns while the interior cooks through. Some kitchens add a finishing sauce, while others keep the fish relatively dry.
Flavour & texture
The fish has a firm, substantial flesh and a rich marine flavor. Browning gives the outside a savory crust without changing the need to watch for bones.
Local roots & traditions
Bayu is familiar in the coastal cooking of Liaoning, including Yingkou.
How to order Yingkou pan-fried mackerel
Ask for a freshly fried portion and pair it with rice and something light.
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Questions before you order
What name should I show when ordering?
Show 营口香煎鲅鱼 for Yingkou pan-fried mackerel. Ask for a freshly fried portion and pair it with rice and something light.
Sources & reading
Recipes and servings vary between kitchens.