First of all, consider the freshness of fish, because boiled fish needs sashimi, so the freshness of fish is very important. Generally, grass carp, crucian carp, sparerib fish and other tender and spineless fish are selected as the main ingredients. It is suggested to choose fish with smooth body surface, bright eyes, bright red gills and luster.
Secondly, consider the taste of fish. Fish should be tender, not too hard. When choosing fish, try to choose fish with symmetrical posture, smooth skin and tender meat. Of course, if you don't know how to choose fish, you might as well order a signature boiled fish directly in Boiling Fishing Township. The chefs here are experienced fish selection experts and will definitely choose the most suitable fish for you.
Finally, we should pay attention to the collocation of fish and ingredients. Generally, the ingredients used for boiled fish are bean sprouts, bean skin, auricularia auricula, lotus root slices and other materials. The fragrance of these materials and the taste of fish complement each other and form a unique taste. If you cook boiled fish, you should choose different fish according to different ingredients. For example, for bass with slightly hard taste, it can be served with spicy tofu and Flammulina velutipes, which is delicious.
Generally speaking, cooking a delicious boiled fish is inseparable from good fish. When choosing fish, you should pay attention to the freshness, tender meat and taste of the fish. You can also try to change the choice of ingredients many times to find the boiled fish that suits your taste best. I believe you can leave a deep memory on the taste buds. And if you want to try boiled fish in authentic Sichuan cuisine, you might as well go to the boiling fishing village in Chengdu, where you can not only taste the authentic taste, but also feel the unique charm of Sichuan traditional culture.