This Luxury Seafood Snack is Asia’s Best Kept Secret-Happy Fisherman Ep. 6

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Happy Fisherman Leo Seewald is on the hunt for fresh mullet roe. Every winter, tons of mullet tipped of the trucks arriving at Xingda Fishing Harbor are laid out to dry as far as the eye can see. This spectacular cascade of “black gold” is worth nearly US$200 per kilo, making mullet a prized part of the annual catch. In Taiwan, the process of salting, shaping, and curing mullet roe dates back three or four hundred years to the Dutch colonial period. Each step plays an important part in achieving its distinctive flavor. Have you ever tried mullet roe? Let us know in the comments below! “Happy Fisherman” Leo Seewald is a Vancouver native taking his trusty fishing boat on a one-of-a-kind voyage around Taiwan. Get ready to explore the historic harbors, aquaculture, and sustainable practices driving the latest catch at thriving fisheries from Taipei to Kaohsiung.

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All aboard! Vancouver native Leo Seewald takes his trusty fishing boat on a one-of-a-kind voyage around Taiwan.