Baohe Fresh Fish

Baohe Fresh Fish

　　Speaking of Baohe Fresh Fish, its origins can be traced back to the poem “There Are Good Fish in the South” from the Classic of Poetry. The renowned Western Jin literary figure Zuo Si mentioned in his “Ode to the Capital of Shu”: “Fine fish come from Bing Cave, and splendid timber grows in Bao Valley,” showing that Baohe Fresh Fish has a long history. Near the Shimen Reservoir, there are many restaurants that specialize in cooking fish. There are various ways to prepare Baohe fish, mostly featuring spicy and numbing flavors, along with ingredients such as vermicelli, tofu, potatoes, and konjac. In addition, there are also different flavor options such as fish in pickled vegetable sauce, tomato fish, and dry-fried fish, to meet customers’ diverse tastes.