At the table
Take small pieces, separating the meat from any bone before eating.
The meat may contain small bones; check each piece carefully. Contains fish; this version also uses egg and wheat in the coating.
Recipes vary; confirm the actual ingredients if you have dietary restrictions.
GET TO KNOW THE DISH
What goes into it?
Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.
The sauce can include tomato sauce, sugar and aromatics.
Typical ingredients
Recipes vary by restaurant.
How does it taste?
Sweet and sour
- Chili heat
- Texture
- Crisp fine strands; tender fish.
- How it’s made
- Coat the cut fish in egg, starch and flour, fry and sauce.
The sauce can include tomato sauce, sugar and aromatics.
A CONNECTION TO PLACE
Origin & regional roots
Associated with Hebei.
Ask if they have it first
请问你们有金毛狮子鱼吗？
Do you have this item?
A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ
Story & history
Carp strands shaped into a golden mane
The “golden lion’s mane” is a description of the fish, not its species. Fine cuts in carp spread out as they fry, creating a crisp, golden mane. The name celebrates the knife work and frying technique behind this Hebei dish.