Smelly mandarin fish is a special delicacy of Anhui.

Smelly mandarin fish is a Huizhou specialty delicacy. Huizhou is a historical place name, which mainly refers to the Huangshan area and its surrounding areas in Anhui Province. Because these places are along the river, many people make a living by fishing. It is said that about 200 years ago, some fishmongers sold mandarin fish to other places in winter. Because they were afraid that the fish would spoil, they put the fish in wooden barrels and marinated it with salt.

Because transportation was inconvenient at that time, although the fish was salted and turned over every day to prevent fermentation, after seven or eight days of traveling to the destination, the fish still smelled bad.

But when people washed these fish and used them for cooking, they found that these stinky fish were also fresh and tender, accompanied by a special odor, and were very delicious. So stinky fish became a very unique delicacy and was accepted by people.

Anhui’s special food

1. Mao Tofu

"Mao Tofu" is also called "Moldy Tofu". It is a traditional specialty dish in Huizhou. One, generally speaking, is tofu with long white hairs.

2. Shouxian Dajiujia

"Dajiujia" is a traditional specialty in Shouxian County, Anhui Province. It has a history of more than a thousand years and is famous. From the north and south of the Huaihe River, many foreign diners come here and it is very popular.

3. Huangshan Shaobing

"Huangshan Shaobing" is also known as "Huangyin Shaobing", "Jiujia Shaobing" and "Crab Shell Yellow Shaobing". It is a specialty of Huangshan City. Special traditional snacks.