Which part of a sturgeon is poisonous? Plus the correct way to slaughter it
Chinese people are born gourmets; whether it flies in the sky, swims in the water, or walks on the ground, anything edible can be turned into a delicacy. For friends who love eating sturgeon, which part of the sturgeon is poisonous? How do you kill it? These are the first questions to solve.
What does a sturgeon look like?
It is reported that China is the country with the most sturgeon species, the widest distribution, and the richest resources in the world, which is a rare treat for sturgeon enthusiasts.
So what does a sturgeon look like? An adult Chinese sturgeon is large and heavy; males generally weigh 68-106 kg, and females 130-250 kg. Because they are the largest fish in the Yangtze River, they are also known as the “King of Yangtze Fish.” The Chinese sturgeon has a spindle-shaped body, a pointed head and a long snout, with 4 barbels in front of the mouth. The mouth is located on the ventral side, is retractable, and can extend into a tube shape. The body is covered with five rows of longitudinal bony plates, one row on the back and two rows each on the sides and ventral sides, each row with spine-like projections.
Regarding the sturgeon's food: the sturgeon is a bottom-dwelling fish with a very narrow feeding habit and is a carnivorous fish. In rivers it mainly feeds on some small or slow-moving benthic animals, while in the ocean it mainly feeds on fish, followed by crustaceans, and less on mollusks. Juvenile Chinese sturgeon in the estuary area mainly feed on benthic fish of the genera Serpentikang and Pupa, as well as krill and clams, and generally stop feeding during the spawning period.
Distribution range: sturgeons are now mainly distributed in the main stream of the Yangtze River in China from below the Jinsha River to the estuary into the sea. They occasionally appear in other river systems such as the Gan River, Xiang River, Min River, Qiantang River, and Pearl River systems. Abroad, they are found at the Han River estuary in Korea, in the Lijiang, and on the west side of Kyushu, Japan.
How much does sturgeon cost per jin?
1. Beijing Dayanglu Agricultural and Sideline Products Wholesale Market - sturgeon: 17.5 yuan/jin (unchanged)
2. At present, the price of sturgeon around 1 kg on the market is about 30 yuan per kg; the price for those over 3 kg is about 60 yuan per kg; the price of Chinese sturgeon is about 300-400 yuan per kg; the price of Russian sturgeon is about 40-50 yuan per kg; and hybrid sturgeon 20CM as an ornamental fish costs about 50 yuan per jin.
Which part of the sturgeon is poisonous?
The sturgeon itself is not poisonous and can be eaten with peace of mind. However, it should be noted that wild sturgeon is a national first-class protected animal, and it must never be caught for eating, as doing so will violate the law.
What are the effects and functions of sturgeon?
Sturgeon is sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, and has the effect of boosting qi and nourishing blood. Eating it often can eliminate facial spots and make a person's complexion rosy and vibrant, making it truly a great beauty item.
How do you kill a sturgeon?
If you want to eat delicious sturgeon, how to slaughter it is also a major field of knowledge. Let's look at the specific steps below.
1. First knock the sturgeon unconscious (a lively, jumping fish is hard to handle after all, so control it well) and rinse the fish;
2. Prepare a basin of boiling water, immerse the scaled areas in the boiling water for four or five seconds, then gently rub with your hands, and the fish scales will come off;
3. Use a knife to scrape off the remaining scales, then use the knife to cut open from the belly, take out the internal organs, and rinse again to finish.
How do you cook sturgeon to make it delicious?
Steamed sturgeon
Main ingredients: 2000g sturgeon, appropriate amount of oil, appropriate amount of salt, appropriate amount of ginger, appropriate amount of scallions
1. Clean the fish thoroughly and prepare seasonings such as ginger and garlic;
2. Add chili sauce and wine and mix well; cut openings on the cutting board and stuff the seasonings in;
3. Put the sturgeon in a basin and place it in the pot to steam;
4. Heat some oil and put in some Sichuan peppercorns; pour it over the fish; once steamed, it can be brought out and served.
Some professional knowledge comes from the internet