What kind of fish is the whitefish? Introducing the varieties and characteristics of whitefish

The whitefish is a fish species unique to China, with a total of 16 species, currently mainly distributed in northwestern Yunnan and the Qionghai area of Sichuan. The whitefish has an elongated body, with a flat and raised head and back. Its eyes are relatively large and located on the upper side of the head. Whitefish individuals are relatively large, with the largest reaching 10 kg. The flesh is white and tender, delicious without a fishy smell, and it also has relatively high medicinal value, with effects such as tonifying the kidneys and benefiting the brain, opening the orifices and promoting urination.

I. Living Environment

1. It is a fish that lives in flowing water and large water bodies, generally in the upper and middle layers of the water. It moves quickly, is good at jumping, and is ferocious in nature, mainly feeding on fish.

2. It is a middle and upper layer freshwater fish, inhabiting open water bodies with abundant aquatic plants, mainly feeding on small fish.

3. It is one of the widely distributed fish species, found in the main stream of the Yangtze River from the Jinsha River to the estuary, as well as the main and tributary streams and associated lakes of the Heilongjiang, Yellow, and Liaohe rivers.

4. It is distributed in all major rivers across the country.

II. Who Should Eat Whitefish

1. Whitefish is suitable for most people and has a delicious taste.

2. It is suitable for people with malnutrition, nephritis edema, weakness after illness, and indigestion.

3. People with bronchial asthma, cancer patients, those with lupus erythematosus, hives, lymph node tuberculosis, and those with boils and sores should avoid eating it.

III. How to Eat It

Whitefish can be steamed, braised, smoked, or salted. To make smoked whitefish, soak it in soy sauce and cooking wine, deep-fry it until cooked, then smoke it. If you can smoke it with camphor wood or pine cones, it will have an even more elegant flavor. In winter, you can buy more and salt them, spread fish lees on both sides of the fish, put them in a jar and seal it tightly so no air escapes, and place it in a shaded spot. When eating, you can fry or braise it; it is good eaten either cold or hot.

Whitefish is very delicious and is a top-grade delicacy among the fish of the frontier regions. If conditions permit, you can eat a little more whitefish as appropriate.