A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
Dried fish swim bladder, not the stomach; untreated pieces can be flattened, semi-translucent and cream to pale yellow.
In the kitchen
Braised in Li Hongzhang hotchpotch.
Oil-puffing gives a more expanded, sponge-like form, as used in Li Hongzhang hotchpotch.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有鱼肚吗？
Does this dish contain Fish maw?
A few dishes to explore
These examples use this ingredient in typical or optional preparations. Open the dish to see the distinction; a restaurant’s recipe can differ.
