Qianwu Pigeon Fish

Qianwu Pigeon Fish

　　In the freshwater and saltwater intertidal zones of Doumen’s water towns, the tides rise and fall, depositing silt across every ditch and puddle in Qianwu, Doumen, nurturing many well-known seafood varieties. Among them, pigeon fish is one of the more famous. The traditional way to prepare it is to bake it in a clay pot: heat the pot, add plenty of oil, sauté aromatics like ginger and scallions as a base, then layer in the seasoned pigeon fish and bake it dry until cooked. During the Qingming Festival, Qianwu pigeon fish is especially plump and tender, making it the best season to enjoy this delicacy.