Fried Whitebaits

Located in Jiangsu province, Wuxi has delicious food with a uniqueness of Suzhou-Wuxi-style cuisine, which was formed in the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC) and has a history of over 2,000 years. The feature of Suzhou-Wuxi-style dishes is their natural flavor in original stock and a mixture of salty and sweet taste.

Fried Whitebaits, 脆皮银鱼, Cui Pi Yin Yu [Photo/wuxinews.com.cn]

The fried whitebait is one of the most famous dishes in Wuxi. To cook this delicious dish, it is necessary to choose high- quality whitebaits from Taihu Lake as its main ingredient, pickle them in advance to add taste and then fry the whitebaits coated with paste. The nutritious dish is featured with a plump appearance, light yellow color, crisp exterior and tender fish meat. It has a dainty and agreeable flavor and will taste better if accompanied with some seasonings.