Lijiang Salmon

Lijiang Salmon

　　Lijiang Salmon

　　Lijiang Salmon is not the familiar sea-caught salmon, but rather a highland freshwater salmon that lives in the glacial meltwater of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, feeding on small fish and shrimp. The water temperature of its environment must not exceed 15 degrees. The water quality requirements are also very high, needing to be rich in negative oxygen ions. There are two types: golden trout salmon and rainbow trout salmon. Golden trout salmon has a golden-yellow body, while rainbow trout salmon appears bluish-gray, with the golden variety being more prized. It is typically served in a "three ways" style — the skin is deep-fried, the flesh is used for sashimi served with wasabi, and the bones are used to make soup. Seafood lovers should definitely give it a try. There are several good restaurants on Huama Street.