Squirrel mandarin fish Squirrel mandarin fish, also known as Squirrel mandarin fish, is the representative work of both color and flavor of the Suzhou cuisine. According to legend, Emperor Qianlong went down to Jiangnan and served in the Suzhou Pine Crane Restaurant. The cook used carp to make bones, carved patterns on the fish, marinated with seasoning, and then dragged on the egg yolk paste. After the fish was fried in a hot oil pan and matured, it was poured with boiled sweet and sour sauce. The shape was like a mouse. The outside was crisp and the inside was tender, sweet and sour. Emperor Qianlong was very satisfied after eating it, Later famous in Suzhou
In September 2018, mandarin fish was selected as one of the top ten classic dishes in Jiangsu
According to legend, Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty went down to Jiangnan and had a meal in Suzhou Pine and Crane Restaurant. The cook used carp to make bones, carved patterns on the fish, marinated it with seasoning, and then dragged on the yolk paste. After it was fried in a hot oil pan and matured, it was poured with boiled sweet and sour sauce. The shape was like a mouse. The outside was crisp and the inside was tender, sweet and sour. Emperor Qianlong was very satisfied after eating it. Later, it was reported by the Suzhou government that Qianlong ate fish in the Pine and Crane Tower, and this dish became famous in Suzhou
"Squirrel mandarin fish" is the representative of Suzhou cuisine, enjoying a long reputation at home and abroad. This dish is colored and fragrant, has a taste and is tangible, and more interesting is the sound. When the fried mandarin fish like "squirrel" is served, the steaming marinade is poured immediately, and the fish will squeak like "squirrel".
