Eating in China
Five pale fish balls with naturally varied round shapes and finely textured, slightly moist surfaces.

Fish balls

鱼丸Yúwán

Fish-based preparations formed into balls for cooking in mixed hot dishes.

Type
Fish and seafood

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Fish-based preparations formed into balls for cooking in mixed hot dishes.

In the kitchen

An optional addition in Tianshui malatang.

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这道菜里有鱼丸吗?

Does this dish contain Fish balls?

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