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Crucian carp, also known as “carp fish” or “xitou,” is a species of carp found throughout China. Crucian carp, commonly known as “crucidian melon seeds,” boasts delicious, tender meat. It is a nutritionally comprehensive fish, high in protein and low in fat, offering a fresh, non-greasy, and slightly sweet taste. It is a highly adaptable fish, with its fattest catches from February to April and August to December.
Its laterally flattened and tall body is relatively small, with a dark back and a lighter belly. Its coloration varies depending on its origin, but is generally black with a metallic sheen. It lacks barbels, has smaller scales, and has fins similar in shape to carp. Crucian carp is highly nutritious, but has numerous, small spines
Crucian carp and tofu soup
Crucian carp, also known as "carp fish" or "xitou," is a species of carp found throughout China. Crucian carp, commonly known as "crucidian melon seeds
Ingredients
- 1 Crucian carp
- 2 pieces tofu
- salt appropriate amount
- 1 pieces ginger
- 10 g green onions
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: a crucian carp, a piece of tofu, a piece of green onion, a piece of ginger
- Wash the tofu and cut it into pieces about 1 cm thick
- Clean the crucian carp and cut it with a slanting knife
- Heat oil in a pan, add onion and ginger and sauté
- After sautéing the scallions and ginger, add the fish and fry it, being careful not to burn it
- After frying the fish, pour in an appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil, then simmer on low heat for about half an hour
- Cook the fish soup until it turns white, then add tofu cubes… add appropriate amount of salt
- Add tofu cubes and cook until the fish soup is thick and white
- After the soup is cooked, you can serve it in a bowl and sprinkle some chopped green onions on it
