Weixian Crispy Fish

Weixian Crispy Fish

　　Weixian's crispy fish is a representative of the county's river delicacies, renowned both domestically and internationally under the name "Shao-style Crispy Fish." The "Shao-style Crispy Fish" gained fame after Emperor Qianlong sampled it at Baima Lake in Shangyu during the 16th year of his reign. The origins of "Shao-style Crispy Fish" are steeped in a legendary tale. With secret knife skills, deep-frying techniques, and seasonings, an ordinary grass carp is transformed into a dish that is fragrant on the outside, tender on the inside, deliciously crispy, sweet and savory, rich in aroma—leaving many impressed and unable to resist. "Shao-style Crispy Fish" is rich in protein, fat, vitamins, nucleic acids, and trace elements such as potassium, sodium, magnesium, zinc, selenium, and iodine. Combined with various tonic seasonings in the broth, it offers anti-aging and anti-cancer benefits. "Shao-style Crispy Fish" can be served as a drinking accompaniment or enjoyed as a delightful snack. It is known for its bright yellow color, delicious taste, crispy bones with tender meat, aromatic flavor, refreshing taste, and satisfying texture without being greasy. It can also be prepared in various flavors—salty, sweet, savory, numbing, and spicy—to please all palates.