For small dried fish, choose a whole tail, with a silver-white vertical band on the side. It is better that the fish's belly is not broken. Use your hands to catch dried fish. If it sticks, it means that the dried fish may have been damp. If there are residual white fines, it should be stored for a long time. In these two cases, it means that the dried fish is not fresh enough. The taste will be worse.
There are many kinds of dried small fish. In addition to the "male fish" used in this dish, there are also scallion white, cloves, etc., but what we generally call dried fish refers to the male fish used in this dish. Before drying, the taste of male fish is also very delicious, whether it is soup or stir-fried vegetables, it is worth chewing carefully.
Use your hands to catch dried fish. If it sticks, it means that the dried fish may have been damp. If there are residual white fines, it should be stored for a long time. In these two cases, it means that the dried fish is not fresh enough. The taste will be worse.