Fatty Fish

Fatty Fish

　　Fatty fish, also known as Huizhou fish, is tender, rich in flavor, and boneless—eating it is like eating fatty meat, melting in your mouth. It is also a specialty fish of Yichang. It is said that only in the Yichang area along the mighty Yangtze River can you find the genuine, authentic fatty fish. The mandarin fish, adorned with beautiful patterns, is about five to seven inches long and three fingers wide, small and delicate. When pan-fried or boiled, it absorbs flavors wonderfully. There's also river carp, whose taste can rival that of fatty fish, yet at a much lower price—truly a great value, beloved by the locals. Due to the wide variety of fish species and differing regional methods and habits of eating fish, a distinctive local fish-eating culture has emerged. For example, in Dianjun District of Yichang, there is a famous street known for its fish dishes; the scenic spot Sanyoudong is also an excellent place to enjoy fatty fish, which has become a local culinary highlight.