Shanghai-style Smoked Fish

Shanghai-style smoked fish is a traditional Chinese dish where the fish is first marinated in a mixture of salt, sugar, soy sauce, and rice wine before being smoked with rice straw. The resulting fish has a delicate and fragrant smoky flavor and tender, flaky meat. It is commonly served as an appetizer or side dish, often with a dipping sauce made from vinegar, ginger, and soy sauce. This dish is a popular and beloved specialty in Shanghai cuisine, and it has gained widespread popularity throughout China and around the world.