Guangfu Crispy Fish

Guangfu Crispy Fish

　　"Guangfu" Brand Crispy Fish

     Guangfu Crispy Fish is a specialty of Yongnian County in Handan City. This food dates back to the late Ming Dynasty and was listed as an imperial tribute during the Qianlong era. In 1961, when Mao Zedong visited Handan, he tasted it and was full of praise, personally instructing his chef to stay in Handan to learn the craft. In 1995, to further expand the reputation of Guangfu Crispy Fish, Guangfu Food Co., Ltd. was established. From its inception, the company firmly established the strategy of building the county and the enterprise through brand recognition, focusing on creating a provincial-level branded product. It hired veteran chefs, researched cooking literature, explored imperial cuisine techniques, and developed new recipes.

　　Handan Guangfu Food Co., Ltd. (formerly Yongnian County Crispy Fish Factory) is the only enterprise in Yongnian County that produces crispy fish. It is a leading company in the city’s food industry and a designated producer of tourism products for both provincial and municipal authorities. Located to the east of Guangfu Town in Yongnian County, the company enjoys convenient transportation and complete communication infrastructure. Its registered trademark, the "Guangfu" brand, has become a well-known name in the food industry.

　　Guangfu Crispy Fish has a long history and is a traditional local delicacy. The "Guangfu" brand crispy fish is made from high-quality fresh crucian carp, edible oil, sugar, ginger, and various premium seasonings. The product is brightly colored, delicious in taste, with bones so soft they melt and tender meat. It is high in protein and low in fat, containing a variety of vitamins and amino acids, especially a very high level of calcium. It never gets tiresome to eat, and regular consumption can supplement calcium, improve brain function, strengthen muscles, and fortify bones. The product uses advanced technology and equipment, undergoes vacuum packaging and high-temperature sterilization, and has a shelf life of over twelve months. It is convenient to carry and is an excellent choice for home dining, entertaining guests, or visiting relatives and friends.

　　Since its launch, the "Guangfu" brand crispy fish won the title of "Fifth Hebei Provincial Consumer Trusted Product" in 1998, and in 2001 received honors such as "Hebei Provincial Branded Product" and "Branded Product of China International Expo." The product sells well in cities and provinces such as Beijing, Tianjin, North China, and Northeast China, and is highly favored by consumers.

Features of Guangfu Crispy Fish

Yongnian Crispy Fish has long been praised by consumers for its appealing color, delicious flavor, soft bones, tender meat, fragrant taste, and refreshing mouthfeel that never gets tiresome. Other crispy fish brands under the "Guangfu" label, such as "Jinmingzhou," "Linmingguan," "Fazhi," and "Master Xue," have also built strong brand images thanks to their reliable quality. The county's crispy fish products are now widely sold in regions including Hebei, Shandong, Henan, Beijing, and Tianjin, with demand outstripping supply.

Main ingredient: Crucian carp

Secondary ingredients: Soaked dried mushrooms, fatty pork

Seasonings: Scallion segments, ginger slices, sugar, salt, cooking wine, vinegar, soy sauce, broth

Method:

1. Clean the fish, remove the internal organs, and drain. Remove the stems of the soaked dried mushrooms. Dice the fatty pork. Wash the scallions and ginger, then cut them into segments and slices.

2. Place a small plate in a steamer, arrange a layer of scallion segments, ginger slices, and mushrooms, then a layer of fish (head inward, tail outward), followed by another layer of scallion segments, ginger slices, and mushrooms. Add sugar, salt, cooking wine, vinegar, soy sauce, and broth (enough to cover the fish). Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for 1–2 hours until the fish is tender and can be served.