Fish from the Xun River

Fish from the Xun River

　　The Xun River is rich in aquatic resources. Xun River fish, along with Hepu pearls and Rongxian Shatian pomelos, are known as the “Three Treasures of Guangxi.”

　　The shad is the most renowned among Xun River fish. Along the banks of the Xun River, it is commonly called the “three-arrival fish,” named for its habit of arriving every year around the third lunar month. Though the fish has many fine bones, skilled chefs can prepare it into uniquely delicious dishes.

　　The whitebait is one of the finest among Xun River fish. Also known as “noodle fish,” it is about two inches long. The Tang Dynasty poet Du Fu once wrote the line “two by two, two-inch fish.” Whitebait can be pan-fried, stir-fried, or used in soups, and it has a delicious flavor.

　　The mandarin fish is a dominant species in the Xun River. Ancient texts say, “If this fish is in the pond, other fish cannot be kept.” Its flesh is tender, smooth, and delicious.