Ecological River Fish

Ecological River Fish

　　Ecological River Fish

　　 Muxi is blessed with both mountains and water, so it’s no surprise that ecological river fish thrive here. The river fish found in Muxi come from the Mapitan River and include a variety of ecologically raised species such as yellow catfish, fine-scale silver carp, stone catfish, and spring-fed fish. There are many ways to cook these fish, but two popular methods are especially favored in Muxi. The first is called "piào yúr" (literally “floating fish”), which primarily uses small fish. The fish are deep-fried until crispy and then stir-fried with green chilies. This dish emphasizes a dry, spicy, and aromatic flavor. The second is "cold pot fish," where the fish is cooked and served in a pot while still hot, focusing on preserving the tenderness and freshness of the fish. After eating the fish, you can also cook vegetables in the same broth. Generally speaking, both cooking styles can also be found in other parts of Leshan, but what sets Muxi's fish apart is their genuine ecological quality.

　　 Tip: Yellow catfish costs 40 yuan per jin, fine-scale silver carp is 80 yuan per jin, stone catfish is 220 yuan per jin, and spring-fed fish is 220 yuan per jin.