Frame fish: The body shape is the same as carp, but the skin is smooth and has few scales. There are only a few irregularly sized scales on the lateral lines and dorsal and ventral parts.

Mirror carp is a variant of European carp. Its skin is shiny, as smooth as a mirror and has obvious luster, so it is called mirror carp. The Frame Mirror Carp is one of the main species and is often a delicacy on family and restaurant tables.

They have a stout body shape, flat sides, a raised back, a small head, and large eyes. They mostly inhabit the middle and lower layers of waters, and they mainly live in eutrophic waters with sandy bottoms and still waters, and there are collective groups. Travel habits. It is an omnivorous fish that feeds mainly on small invertebrates and benthic animals.

Extended information

The preparation of framed fish is very simple, you need to prepare the following materials:

1 framed mirror, 1 bottle of beer, 1 piece of tofu, star anise, Dried chilies, scallions, ginger, garlic, salt, monosodium glutamate, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, coriander

The specific method is as follows:

1. Remove the gills and internal organs of the fish. And clean it

2. Heat the oil, add the onion, ginger, garlic, star anise and chili into the pan and stir-fry until fragrant. Add a spoonful of soy sauce to enhance the flavor.

3. Cut the fish several times, put the fish into the pot and cook it with a little vinegar and a little sugar to remove the fishy smell.

4. Add beer and an appropriate amount of water to cover the fish. Water surface

5. After stewing for ten minutes, cut the tofu into small pieces, add it to the soup and continue stewing. Simmer for another ten minutes, add salt and MSG to taste, sprinkle a handful of coriander and serve.

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Mirror Carp