Eel

Eel

　　Eel, also known as green eel, phoenix eel, or river eel, is one of the precious freshwater fish species. Rich in vitamin A and prized for its delicious taste, it is hailed as the “ginseng of the water.”

　　Chongming eels prefer darkness to light, staying hidden during the day and active at night, and they especially enjoy playing in wind and rain. They are highly adaptable and can survive out of water for extended periods. Nowadays, people have begun to farm eels artificially.

　　Thanks to their high nutritional value and excellent flavor, eels have become a premium delicacy on the dining table.