At the table
Share the fish, tofu and noodles. Take small portions of fish and carefully remove bones before eating.
Contains fish and soy; seasonings may contain wheat. Fish bones and hot broth need care.
Fish species, bean paste and chili amounts vary. Ask about the actual seasoning if you prefer less chili heat.
GET TO KNOW THE DISH
What goes into it?
Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.
Fish choices include carp, crucian carp, grass carp or yellow catfish. Yellow-soybean paste can be used to season the stew.
Typical ingredients
In some versions
Recipes vary by restaurant.
How does it taste?
Savory, with bean paste
- Chili heat
- Texture
- Soft tofu and slippery noodles.
- How it’s made
- Lightly fry scored fish; stew with aromatics, then add tofu and soaked noodles.
Fish choices include carp, crucian carp, grass carp or yellow catfish. Yellow-soybean paste can be used to season the stew.
A CONNECTION TO PLACE
Origin & regional roots
Associated with Heilongjiang.
Ask if they have it first
请问你们有得莫利炖鱼吗？
Do you have this item?
A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ
Story & history
A fish stew that became a road-trip lunch stop
Demoli village on the road between Harbin and Jiamusi became a lunch stop for its fish stew. River fish, firm tofu and potato-starch noodles simmer together in an iron pot. The tofu and noodles soak up the savory broth, making this a substantial dish to share on a journey.