According to historical records, Luoding's "Wrinkled Fish Rot" originated in Dade period of Yuan Dynasty, and gradually matured in Qianlong period of Qing Dynasty, which sold well in the city and enjoyed a high reputation in South Guangdong. After more than 700 years of continuous attempts and innovations, "Crispy Fish Rot" has become a famous dish with Luoding local characteristics. Luoding belongs to a hilly basin, with numerous mountain ponds since ancient times, which is rich in shad. According to the report, during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, Luoding people used shad to make fish curd, which was usually the last main course of the banquet. This shad weighs about 65438 050g each. If the shad is too big, the meat will be thick, and the "wrinkled rotten fish" will not be tender and smooth. If the shad is too small and the meat is loose, the smell of "wrinkled fish rot" is slightly light and there is no fishy smell. The reason why the cake fish rot is of good quality and delicious taste is that fresh shad raised in the water source area of Longjiang River Valley is selected, and the meat is boned, peeled, washed, chopped into minced meat and seasoned with flour and salt. Stir forward or backward in the same direction to form fish glue, then knead it in the palm of your hand, squeeze it out of the tiger's mouth to form symmetrical particles, and then remove it from the oil pan with a spoon. Because it is as thin as cicada wings and as transparent as gauze, it has the reputation of "wrinkling fish rot"
Luoding crepe fish can be eaten after frying. The fresh fried fish is crisp and fragrant, and the condensed milk has a unique flavor. Used for cooking, soup, cooking, not bad for a long time, smooth and sweet entrance. Braised in brown sauce, overflowing in the mouth, with endless aftertaste.
Because Luoding crepe fish rot is shaped like a ball and has the meaning of roundness, the pronunciation of "fish rot" is homophonic with "getting richer". The color of the product is light yellow outside and silvery white inside, which is a symbol of making a fortune. Therefore, when people hold wedding, wedding, entering the house, birthday and other festive activities, they often regard it as the necessary finale of the banquet to pray for family reunion and happiness.