In Western cuisine, there is a fish with a unique and intriguing name called the mouse-pinned fish. This fish is highly sought after by many people. In this article, we will explore what exactly is a mouse-pinned fish and the various delicious dishes that can be made from it.
First – What is a Mouse-Pinned Fish?
What is a mouse-pinned fish?
The mouse-pinned fish belongs to the same family as the buffalo-pinned fish, paper-pinned fish, turmeric-pinned fish, and others. While its shape is similar to other pinned fish, the body of the mouse-pinned fish is often covered in a cotton-like substance. Its skin can range in color from yellow to black, white, or red, depending on its habitat’s water color.
Mouse-pinned fish are typically found in freshwater environments. In the past, these fish could only be found in certain places during the flood season, such as Can Tho and An Giang. However, due to changes in environmental conditions and the lack of a floating season in recent years, these fish may not be seen in the wild anymore and can only be bred in captivity.
Mouse-pinned fish
The mouse-pinned fish is favored over spirit fish due to its lower bone content. It can be used to create a variety of dishes.
Currently, the price of mouse-pinned fish is around 400,000 VND per kilogram or 10,000 to 15,000 VND per fish.
2 – What Can You Make with Mouse-Pinned Fish?
Mouse fish sauce hotpot
Mouse-pinned fish can be used to prepare various dishes such as fish sauce hotpot, steamed fish, fried fish, and fish stock with pepper, among others.
The meat of the mouse-pinned fish is soft, fatty, and sweet, making it easy to digest. It is also rich in B-group vitamins.
This article was shared by Bach Khoa XANH and provides insights into a unique type of fish known as the mouse-pinned fish. We hope that this article has helped you learn more about this fascinating fish.
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