Steamed Egg with Flower Carp

Steamed Egg with Flower Carp

　　Steamed Egg with Flower Carp is a distinctive local dish from Jiaxing, Zhejiang. Also known as pond carp, flower carp is considered a premium variety of wild fish and is rarely found in markets. Its flesh is exceptionally tender, soft yet firm, with a deliciously rich broth that stimulates the appetite. In Xitang, locals prepare flower carp in various ways—stir-fried, seasoned with salt and pepper, or made into soups—but the simplest and most flavorful dish is steamed egg with flower carp, which combines the fresh taste of the fish with the delicate smoothness of the eggs.