Hanzhong is a famous historical and cultural city in China, located in the south of Shaanxi Province. Hanzhong is rich in food culture, among which Hanzhong fish is the most famous specialty. "Nayu" is a kind of fish which is called particularly delicious by local people. It is mainly produced in the deep water around the Han River and Baoji. This kind of fish tastes delicious, with few thorns, and melts in the mouth. Cooking is mainly based on steaming or boiling, especially after steaming with homemade secret sauce, which has a unique flavor and is worth a try.
According to the local chef, there are three traditional ways to make this kind of fish in Hanzhong. The first one is steaming to keep the original flavor of the fish, and seasoning with onion, ginger and garlic to make the fish fragrant and attractive; The second is water boiling, in which delicious fish are boiled in boiling water and seasonings are added to make the taste fresh, tender and smooth; The third kind is sweet and sour, and it is made with sugar, vinegar, ginger and onion. After the fish is tasted, it tastes sweet and sour. No matter what you do, the fish in Hanzhong can fully display its unique delicacy.
In addition to traditional practices, there are many shops in Hanzhong that have innovated the practices and tastes of this fish. If it is baked and seasoned with red dates at home, it tastes sweet but not greasy; Or put it in wine, take its tender taste to remove the fishy smell, and the taste is better. The fish in Hanzhong has a variety of practices and unique tastes, which not only caters to the requirements of modern people for food, but also enriches the food culture in Hanzhong.
Generally speaking, Hanzhong raw fish is a unique food in Hanzhong and a dish that cannot be missed. Whether it is traditional or innovative, it can bring people a rich taste experience, and it is a food with local characteristics.