At the table
Eat with a spoon, separating fish flesh from bones before mixing each mouthful with rice. Do not assume the fish is boneless.
Contains fish and is not vegetarian or vegan. Small bones can remain among the rice. Ask about additional seasonings if you have allergies.
Radish is a documented optional addition. The oil and seasoning can differ; this is not necessarily a soy-braised fish topping served over separately cooked rice.
GET TO KNOW THE DISH
What goes into it?
Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.
Radish is a documented optional addition. The oil and seasoning can differ; this is not necessarily a soy-braised fish topping served over separately cooked rice.
Typical ingredients
In some versions
Recipes vary by restaurant.
How does it taste?
Savory fish flavor with the gentle sweetness of rice and, when added, radish.
- Chili heat
- Texture
- Moist rice and tender flaky fish.
- How it’s made
- Hairtail pieces are briefly fried and seasoned with salt, then simmered with washed rice and water. Radish may be added.
Radish is a documented optional addition. The oil and seasoning can differ; this is not necessarily a soy-braised fish topping served over separately cooked rice.
A CONNECTION TO PLACE
Origin & regional roots
Associated with Zhejiang.
About this regional connection
Zhejiang: Supported local food association, not exclusive origin.
Ask if they have it first
请问你们有舟山带鱼饭吗？
Do you have this item?
A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ
Story & history
A shared pot from the islands
In Shengsi's fishing-food tradition, cooking fish and rice in one pot makes a practical meal. Hairtail lends its natural fat and flavor to the grains, with radish sometimes adding a milder sweetness.