Life of Island Fishermen: The Most Authentic Fishing Wives at the Seashore, It Turns Out This Thing Grows on Rocks!
Fishermen might be just like farmers: they sow early and return late, waiting for the harvest in autumn. So what exactly is life like for fishermen on a sea island? How do they get their seafood? And what seafood do they love to eat? Perhaps these are questions you're curious about too. Today, let's take you to a small island in Dalian to see how the fishermen there live.
The sea holds a deep affection for fishing families. Every day, the fishermen here hope for a good harvest and favorable weather, which is crucial for island fishermen. In reality, women on the island are treated like men—they set out to sea at five or six in the morning, working on tasks like seedling sorting and net hauling. Most of the work is done by family units. Yet, the fishing wives also have a tender side: they cook hearty dinners for their families. As you might imagine, the island never lacks delicious seafood. Let's follow a fishing wife to the beach and see what today's low-tide harvest brings.
Oysters are a natural gift from the sea. Nowadays, many city dwellers love this delicacy and have developed countless ways to enjoy it, from Chinese to Western styles. But on the island, wild oysters don't come from the deep sea—they grow on the rocks along the shore. These wild oysters are even more flavorful and nutritious, though their only downside is their small size. Island fishermen don't have elaborate cooking techniques for oysters; they simply boil them in soup or stew them, just like how we add meat to our dishes.
Today, the fishing wife brought a basket specifically for low-tide harvesting and a pointed tool. Skillfully, she began collecting seafood along the shore. The seemingly hard oysters came off easily under her hands, as if they were cotton candy. In no time, she had a basketful of oyster meat. Locals call these oysters "lihuang" because they grow on the rocks at the water's edge—also known as "jiangtou litou."
Back home, the fishing wife plans to use today's harvest to make buns stuffed with wild greens and oysters. Just thinking about such a filling is mouthwatering. Perhaps in the city, you rarely get to taste such authentic, original flavors, but on the island, it's everyday fare. Maybe islanders view city people with similar curiosity!
This is the purest life of island people. Welcome to share your own impressions of fishing village life with us! Every day, we share coastal life, popularize seafood knowledge, and explore island charm. I am Haizhen Ranch, a seafood mover from the island!
