What kind of fish is jumping fish?
There is a kind of fish in the world that is called the genius of fish by human beings, and this is the jumping fish. As for why humans think so highly of this fish, it may be inseparable from its lifestyle.
It can not only enjoy itself in the water like other fish, but also bounce on the land by its ventral fins when the sea runs aground, so people named it jumping fish.
In addition, this kind of fish is highly appraised in Japan and other foreign countries, and it is called "sea ginseng", which shows its high nutritional value.
Is the jumping fish a loach?
Jumping fish is not a loach. Jumping fish larvae and loach larvae are similar in appearance, but they are also easy to distinguish. After all, there are still some colors on the jumping fish, which can be recognized by the naked eye.
In addition, loach is generally slightly longer than jumping fish and looks like a snake, while jumping fish has a high dorsal fin and a short base. The first dorsal fin is dark blue and the second dorsal fin is blue-gray. Walking on land depends entirely on the ventral fins, and it has a strong jumping ability.
But it is as delicious as loach in nutritional taste, and it is rich in nutritious protein and fat. No wonder it is called "sea ginseng" by the Japanese, and it is similar to loach in cooking and eating.
How to clean the jumping fish?
Jumping fish has gills, and the treatment method is the same as diced yellow pepper. Remove the gills, and then the tail fin begins to cut a hole about 5 mm deep in the fish mouth with a knife until it touches the internal organs.
As for someone asking whether the viscera of jumping fish should be disposed of, it depends on personal preference, but it is better to dispose of it. If requested, you can eat more safely.
Then wash with warm water. You can make soup with jumping fish. The soup is delicious and nutritious, and children can eat it.