Stone-hide Fish

Stone-hide Fish

　　(known in the Hakka dialect of Shangyou as "Pushi Gouzi") is a specialty found in the small streams of the deep mountains and dense forests of Shangyou. It is small in size, has a flat belly, and no scales. It lives year-round in the fast-flowing, pollution-free mountain streams, clinging to rocks—hence its name. The stone-hide fish from the rapid streams of Huangshakeng in Wuzhifeng, Shangyou County, has soft bones, tender meat, and a deliciously fresh and sweet taste. Stone-hide fish can be eaten raw, served cold in salads, or used as an ingredient in stir-fries.