Qiuxi River Silver Carp

Qiuxi River Silver Carp

　　 Qiuxi is a town under Zizhong County in Sichuan Province. The town has a river called the Qiuxi River, which is abundant in silver carp. These fish have no scales or bones, boast tender meat, and are highly nutritious. Thanks to their spicy and numbing flavor and unique cooking method, Qiuxi River silver carp has become widely popular across Sichuan and Chongqing. Scientific research has proven that silver carp is a valuable and nutritious delicacy, and it has been recorded in historical texts as early as, being comparable to shark fin and wild soft-shell turtle. Its dietary therapeutic effects and medicinal value are unmatched by other fish, and its unique benefits of strengthening vitality, fortifying bones, and promoting longevity are its distinctive highlights.