What kind of fish is the channel catfish? Let us introduce you to its breed characteristics

Some friends often hear farmers mention the channel catfish, but nobody knows its scientific name either. What kind of fish is the channel catfish? Surely some friends are as puzzled as the editor about this question, so let us look at the answer together!

I. What kind of fish is the channel catfish

The channel catfish is the spotted catfish, also known as the channel catfish or the channel fish. It belongs to the order Siluriformes, family Ictaluridae. The channel catfish is native to North America and is a large freshwater fish species.

II. How to make channel catfish hot pot

1. Prepare ginger, garlic, scallions, rock sugar, fermented glutinous rice, star anise, cinnamon, fennel, tsaoko, purple gromwell, bay leaves, vanilla, and clove as seasonings; these are essential in channel catfish hot pot.

2. Place a wok over medium heat; after heating the wok, pour in salad oil and heat it, add beef tallow and render it, add ginger, garlic cloves, and scallion knots and fry until fragrant, then add doubanjiang and chili peppers and stir-fry slowly over low heat for about 20-40 minutes.

3. Then add star anise, san nai, cinnamon, fennel, tsaoko, purple gromwell, bay leaves, vanilla, and clove, and continue stir-frying over low heat for about 8-15 minutes, add rock sugar, and wait until the moisture in the fermented glutinous rice juice has completely evaporated; after cooling, it becomes the hot pot base. The hot pot fish prepared with this hot pot fish base has pure color, aroma, and taste, a delicate texture that is not greasy, and the dish is rich in nutrients.

Friends who like hot pot can buy these ingredients and try it at home themselves.