Dongting silver fish

Features: Dongting silver fish, also called noodle fish, is approximately 66cm long. As a famed precious fish, it is transparent and silver white without scales or thorns.

Rich in nutrition, the fish has the function of nourishing Yin and strengthening the kidney. According to legend, Emperors Yongzheng and Qianlong of Qing Dynasty tasted the fish in Yueyang when they toured South China. In 1918, the silver fish was listed as a world famous product at the Panama International Famous Product Fair.

The silver fish has tender meat and is rich in protein. It has the effect of facilitating digestion and nourishing Yin. The fresh silver fish is usually fried with cooked lard oil or is made into soup with lean meat and eggs. If dried in sun, the fish also tastes good when cooked in soup or with fried dishes. In Yueyang city, the silver fish is a treasure for banquets and wins universal praise for its good taste.