A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
Scomberomorus niphonius, a marine fish of the northwestern Pacific. It has a long silver body, dark bluish spots along the sides and a forked tail.
In the kitchen
Used fresh for pan-frying, grilling and other cooked dishes; salted and dried fish can be steamed for Dalian fish-and-cornbread. Remove bones when eating.
Chinese bayu or majiaoyu can refer to more than one species. This entry is specifically S. niphonius, not every Spanish mackerel. Salted-dried form is a preparation of the fish, not a fresh-fish salt guarantee.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有蓝点马鲛（鲅鱼）吗？
Does this dish contain Japanese Spanish mackerel?
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.
