This dish is a fish-flavored gourd dish.

"Fish-flavored Laoer Cai" is a traditional Sichuan dish with a strong fish flavor. The dish's name comes from the use of fish-flavored sauce, a traditional Sichuan seasoning. Although the name contains the word "fish flavor", this dish actually does not contain fish. It is mainly made from chopped peas (also called snow pea tips) cooked together with other ingredients.

This dish is characterized by the unique aroma of the fish-flavored sauce and its fresh and refreshing taste. It is paired with the tender and crispy vegetables and the salty aroma of the pork. It has a rich flavor and is a common Sichuan home-cooked dish.