Fish Pearl Field Mosquito Fish

Fish Pearl Field Mosquito Fish

　　   “Fish Pearl” refers to a reef protruding from the Pearl River within Huangpu District. It is composed of Cretaceous red sandstone and conglomerate, similar in nature to Haixin Rock and Haizhu Rock. During the Qing Dynasty, this rock was located in the middle of the Pearl River, surrounded by water on all sides, and appeared and disappeared with the rise and fall of the tides. Constantly battered by waves day and night, it became smooth and round like a pearl, hence commonly known as “Fish Pearl Rock,” or simply Fish Pearl.

　　    A species of field mosquito fish lives in the Pearl River. Legend has it that these fish mistook the large, white, and perfectly round Fish Pearl Rock for one of their own kind, fell in love with it, and swam around it day and night, hoping to win its affection. As a result, the field mosquito fish in this area are always seen swimming continuously around the Fish Pearl Rock, giving their flesh an exceptionally delicate and delicious flavor. Once, an outsider visited Huangpu, tasted the Fish Pearl field mosquito fish, and was so amazed that they couldn’t stop praising it. After returning home, they spread the word far and wide. Thus, the Fish Pearl field mosquito fish gained widespread fame and became a renowned dish in Huangpu.