Sesame Swordfish

Sesame Swordfish

　　Sesame Swordfish

Belonging to the angular fish family, it is named Sesame Swordfish by locals due to its sword-like shape and body covered in black spots the size of sesame seeds. This fish typically inhabits river sections with scattered rocks, no silt, and slow currents. Major rivers within the county such as the Hongshui River, Buliu River, and Niu River all yield abundant catches of this fish, with an annual production of over 50,000 kilograms. The flesh of the Sesame Swordfish is tender, delicious, refreshing, and highly nutritious. When cooked into a fresh soup with pickled vegetables or daylily flowers, the taste is exceptional, making it the top dish of Tian'e. Merchants from other regions flock to Tian'e to purchase Sesame Swordfish, turning it into a much-sought-after commodity in the market.