Fried Loach

Fried Loach

　　The loaches in the Heihe River are very plump and absolutely wild. When the loaches are at their plumpest, most locals in Heihe go out to catch them and then come back to fry them. Before frying, the loaches are first washed clean, then sprinkled with some salt, and then thrown into a pot of hot oil. Once they’re fried until fragrant, they’re ready to be taken out. The whole loach turns out crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, making it incredibly delicious to eat！