Zhejiang cuisine
CaroleTremblay
Today, make a quick and delicious family banquet dish "West Lake Vinegar Fish". This fish is simple to make and delicious, making it most suitable for making family banquets. <br />According to legend, the origin of "West Lake Vinegar Fish" comes from the story of "Uncle and Sister-in-law Zhuan Zhen". It is said that in ancient times, Song brothers lived by the West Lake and made a living by fishing. The local villains wanted to occupy their sister-in-law, kill their brother, and harm their uncle. Aunt Song advised her uncle to flee. Before leaving, she specially fired a grass carp with sugar and vinegar to bid him farewell, encouraging him to "never forget the bitterness of the people." <br />Later, my uncle gained fame and returned to his hometown to become a clean official in his hometown. He loved the people like a son and was deeply loved by the people. In response to a report from the local people, he killed the bully to eliminate the people, and also avenged his brother. He ate a special sweet and sour fish dish at an accidental banquet. He finally found his sister-in-law who had fled abroad for many years. He resigned from his official position and resumed his old fishing business. Later generations followed suit and cooked it,"West Lake Vinegar Fish." This dish was also known as "the secret of uncle and sister-in-law", and the origin of West Lake Vinegar Fish has been passed down for a long time.
