How to pickle and air-dry plum fish from Northeast China?

Put it in a ventilated place to dry.

1. Wash the fish, cut it and marinate it with salt for 3 to 4 hours.

2. Marinate for enough time, wash clean, rinse with hot water and hang to air-dry or sun-dry. Spray high-strength white wine in the middle.

3. It can take 4 to 7 days, depending on the condition. If you like to dry yourself, you can leave it air-dried for an extra day or two.

4. After drying, cut into small pieces so that you don’t have to cut them again when steaming. It saves space when stored and can be stored in the refrigerator for longer.