Baoshan fish

Catfish, a famous specialty of Baoshan, is produced in Baoshan and Chongming areas of the Yangtze River estuary. Because it is homophonic with Hui, it is commonly known as Hui fish among the people, and its scientific name is long snout. Commonly known as Jiangtuan, Bai Ji and Fathead Fish. The fish is thick and long, with a bulging abdomen and a flat tail. The individual weight of the river catfish varies from 1,500 to 2,500 grams, and a few individuals can reach 10 kilograms. The squid is commonly known as Jiangtuan, and Su Dongpo has a poem praising: "The pink stone head is still boneless, and the white puffer fish does not cure people. If you send a message to God and Hebo, why not beg for water scales? " Catfish has the delicacy of puffer fish and crucian carp, but not the poison of puffer fish and the thorns of crucian carp. Fish is not only delicious, but also has the effects of invigorating the middle energizer, stimulating appetite and promoting diuresis. Due to recent environmental changes and excessive fishing intensity, its resources are on the verge of exhaustion and cannot meet the consumption demand. Baoshan Aquatic Technology Extension Station has successfully carried out artificial propagation technology and pond culture. The fish species cultured in cages can reach 15 kg/m2, the commercial fish can reach 30 kg/m2, and the yield per mu in ponds can reach 400-500 kg. Braised squid, a famous dish in Hexing Wine Restaurant (now Wusong Hotel) in the old town of Wusong, is famous for its bright red color, oily but not greasy, fat and crisp fish and delicious taste.
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