Milkfish congee

Milkfish congee
Region or stateTainan
Associated cuisineTaiwan
Main ingredientsmilkfish, rice

Milkfish congee (Chinese: 虱目魚肚粥; pinyin: Shī mù yúdù zhōu) is a Taiwanese breakfast dish consisting of a congee with milkfish belly.[1] The dish is typically served with pepper and chopped spring onions and is often eaten at breakfast. Originating from Tainan, the dish is considered one of the national dishes of Taiwan.[2] Recently, the dish is starting to gain popularity in the United States.[3][4]

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  2. ^ Wong, Maggie (27 July 2015). "40 of the best Taiwanese foods and drinks". CNN Travel. Retrieved 27 September 2022.
  3. ^ Huang Tzu-ti (20 October 2021). "Premium milkfish from southern Taiwan reaches US market". Taiwan News. Retrieved 27 September 2022.
  4. ^ "The Liberty Times Editorial: Taiwan's cuisine hits world stage". Taipei Times. 10 September 2022. Retrieved 27 September 2022.