Hairtail is flat and silver-gray, its dorsal fin and pectoral fin are light gray with tiny spots (not obvious), its tail color is black, its mouth at the tip of the fish head is relatively large, its body gradually tapers to the tail, and its character is fierce. It mainly feeds on shrimp and squid. Also known as saury, nepotism, fat belt, oil belt, toothfish and so on.

Nutritional value of hairtail;

Hairtail is rich in fat, protein, vitamin A, unsaturated fatty acids, phosphorus, calcium, iron, iodine and other nutrients. Hairtail is warm and sweet, and has the effects of warming stomach, moistening skin, invigorating qi and nourishing blood, strengthening body constitution, strengthening heart and tonifying kidney, relaxing muscles and tendons, promoting blood circulation, diminishing inflammation and resolving phlegm, clearing brain, relieving diarrhea, relieving fatigue and nourishing essence.

Hairtail is rich in various mineral elements and vitamins necessary for human body. It is an ideal nourishing food for the elderly, children and pregnant women, especially suitable for people with shortness of breath, chronic illness, dizziness due to blood deficiency, loss of appetite, malnutrition and dry skin. In addition, pregnant women eating hairtail is beneficial to the development of fetal brain tissue; Children eat more hairtail to improve their intelligence; Eating more hairtail can delay brain atrophy and prevent Alzheimer's disease.

The DHA and EPA contents of hairtail are higher than those of freshwater fish. DHA is a nutrient needed by the brain, which is very important for improving memory and thinking ability. In addition, hairtail is rich in lecithin, which is more brain-nourishing than ordinary freshwater fish. EPA, commonly known as vascular scavenger, is beneficial to lowering blood lipid. Magnesium rich in hairtail also has a good protective effect on cardiovascular system, which is beneficial to prevent cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension and myocardial infarction. ?

Hairtail meat is delicate and has no muddy smell. Whether it is fresh hairtail or frozen hairtail, it is easy to process and can be matched with a variety of ingredients. Common practices include stewing, steaming, frying, steaming and braising, as well as dry pots, hot pots and a variety of western and Japanese dishes. Fish is easy to digest and is a common recipe in Xian Yi.