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Emperor fish: born overseas, tasted in Lingnan| and the Taste of Buddha is fresh
Good water and good ingredients
One side of the water and soil pregnant with a table of food
Foshan, with its dense river network, has become a good place for emperor fish
Emperor fish
i.e. Sudanese fish
It is a carp
When young, the whole body is cyan
It has a white swirling pattern
When growing to about 23 cm in adult fish
The swirling pattern will become more than a dozen yellow vertical lines
Very solemn and generous
After the "yellow robe plus body"
Like a "monarch"
Emperor fish are very valuable
Rich in protein, unsaturated fatty acids and other nutrients
Among them, the content of "brain gold" DHA is the highest among freshwater fish
It has the effect of tonifying the brain and strengthening the brain
The most special thing is
Unlike other freshwater fish, which often have black clothes in their abdomen
The membrane in the abdomen of the emperor fish is silvery white
Generally, the fish is cooked and cooled
There will be a fishy smell
It is an exception
The taste remains the same
The emperor fish is native to the islands of Southeast Asia
That is, in the rivers of Borneo and Sumatra
Except Malaysia
It is also found in Laos and Thailand
Recently
The cultivation of emperor fish has arisen in the Pearl River Delta region
Especially Lubao Town, Sanshui District, Foshan City
Here, the North River and the Reed Buds rush through the city
The rivers are crisscrossed
The spirit is as beautiful as a painting
Ages
How many literati inkers have been drunk
The emperor fish here
How many diners lingered
Early years
Osmanthus fish are cultured in reed buds
The emperor fish was only introduced around 2012
As an omnivorous fish
Grazing, feed, and multigrains are acceptable
Generally raised for one year
It can grow to about a pound
Up to more than 10 kg
The emperor fish base in the village of Ashi Nagaki
After the water is introduced from the reed buds, it is first rested
After adjusting the water quality, it is transported to the fish pond through the water distribution pond and the pipe well
The dirty water in the fish pond is discharged into the circular ecological purification ditch
It is then sent to purify the wetlands
Then head back to the fencing pool again
It is then transported back to the fish pond
This ecological circulation system creates the delicious taste of this local emperor fish
Even in the three waters densely packed in the river network
It is also difficult to find a trace of the emperor fish
Scarcity of quantity
It has created its popularity in the Guangfo area
Nowadays, it has become a popular dish for diners
The deliciousness of the fish
The flesh is firm and smooth
Is the biggest feature of this fish
It's evocative
There are two theories about the origin of the emperor fish
One is that it is covered with beautiful patterns
Colorful
Like an ancient emperor in a beautiful dress
There is also a saying that is
Legend passed it down a long time ago
There is a king in Malaysia
I have eaten all the treasures of the world
I thought that the world's cuisine was just like that
Until one day
He ate a fish
The delicious quality of this fish has long been unforgettable
But because this fish is too wild
When you are frightened, you will jump around
Jump up to 4 meters high
The difficulty of catching can be imagined
And this fish is very scarce
The king was therefore ordained
Only He can enjoy it
In the course of time
It was called "Emperor Fish"
Anyone who has tasted the emperor fish is full of praise for it
Its flesh is snow-white and tender
The taste is sweet and the fish scales are crunchy
Nourishing sweet, the more the fish is chewed, the more "elastic teeth"
Raw fish, steamed, fried...
Eat more than one fish
Eat out "emperor-like" enjoyment
◎ Pan-fried emperor fish
First chop the emperor fish into pieces of fish about two fingers wide, heat the oil, start the slow frying from the side of the fish scales, fry until golden brown before turning over, fry the fish on both sides until golden brown is cooked through.
◎ Huang Feihong prince fish
The emperor fish is fried first, and then fried peanuts and peppers are mixed well, and it becomes a delicacy on the ordinary table of the people, crisp and fragrant.
◎Steamed emperor fish with lemon gin soup
First fry the back of the emperor fish until golden brown, then flatten the fish, steam on the plate, and then add pumpkin soup, tomato slices, lemon slices, mint leaves, etc., a bright color, taste fresh and sweet, sweet food is baked.
◎Chrysanthemum soaked fish balls
Hand-beaten fish balls made with the fish flesh of the emperor fish have a strong flavor, smooth taste and full of elasticity.
▼Taste hunting guide
Liu's aquatic emperor fish breeding base
Address: Changqi Village, Lubao Town, Sanshui District, Foshan City, Guangdong Province
[Written by] Liu Ming
【Photography】 Yang Fuxuan
【Production】Yang Fuquan Chen Xitong
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【Author】 Liu Ming; Yang Fuxuan; Chen Xitong
【Source】 Southern Press Media Group South + client
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