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Legend has it that the appearance of stinky mandarin fish was due to someone transporting it back home in summer. Afraid that the fish would spoil, they continuously marinated it with brine. However, due to the extreme heat, the fish still went bad. But because of the saltwater, the spoilage wasn't too severe, and the emitted stench wasn't overwhelming. Surprisingly, after cooking, the taste was quite good. Thus, the method for making stinky mandarin fish was passed down and unexpectedly became a famous dish in Anhui Province.The Stinky Mandarin Fish RecipeThe preparation of stinky mandarin fish is relatively simple. After cleaning the fish, marinate it with salt for about a week. The temperature should be around 20 degrees Celsius for the fish to develop its stinky flavor. Those who have made cured meat before may know that if there's too little salt or the temperature is too high, the cured meat will go off and acquire a slightly foul smell.Dry Pot Stinky Mandarin Fish RecipeThe dry pot cooking style has swept across the nation, and even the infamously stinky mandarin fish now has a dry pot version.Ingredients Preparation1 stinky mandarin fish, 50 grams onion, 20 grams red pepper, 20 grams…