Hejiang River Freshwater Delicacies

Hejiang River Freshwater Delicacies

　　The Hejiang River is one of China’s clearest rivers and is classified as a national first-class drinking water source. It is home to over 40 species of wild freshwater delicacies, such as mandarin fish, perch, bonefish, clamp fish, cone fish, catfish, yellow catfish, green bamboo carp, crown fish, crucian carp, border fish, grass carp, carp, eel, silver carp, river shrimp, and more. Thanks to the river’s pristine and unpolluted waters, its freshwater delicacies are exceptionally high in quality and remarkably delicious.

　　Hejiang River freshwater delicacies can be served raw as “fish sashimi” or “shrimp sashimi,” or prepared using various cooking methods such as steaming (blanching), braising, stewing, pan-frying, deep-frying, stir-frying, simmering, or boiling to create a wide range of delectable dishes. They can also be made into spicy and sour side dishes.