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How do you choose a fish maw?

Asked: Dane Wesser, Last Updated:

Good fish maw, fried or dried, should be an even golden yellow, fairly thick for more bite, and whole. Avoid those that are broken in any way as well as those with a greyish tinge, which means they have probably been displayed for too long.

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