Lianshan Rice Flower Fish

Lianshan Rice Flower Fish

　　Farmers in villages such as Wangdong, Shangping, Shaping, and Shankou in Taibao Town, as well as parts of Jitian and Hedong towns in Lianshan County, have long maintained the tradition of raising "rice flower fish." After transplanting rice seedlings in the paddy fields, they release carp fry to grow alongside the crops. By golden October, they harvest these "rice flower fish."

　　"Rice flower fish" are carp raised in paddy fields and nourished by consuming the fallen rice flowers during the ripening period. The rice fields in the Taibao area suffer from few pests and diseases, are free from industrial pollution, and are irrigated with spring water from Gaoling Mountain. The resulting "rice flower fish" boasts tender, sweet, and delicious flesh with a fragrant aroma reminiscent of rice flowers. Thanks to their eco-friendly farming environment, they are highly favored by consumers. Many diners from the Pearl River Delta region travel hundreds of kilometers just to taste the fresh, authentic Lianshan "rice flower fish."