What is the scientific name of the fish used in the famous Cantonese fried fish?

Crisp-fried Jiutuyu is a classic Cantonese dish. Jiutuyu refers to dragon-headed fish, also known as dragon-headed fish, tofu fish, etc. Its scientific name is Harpodon nehereus.

In terms of ingredients, the main ingredients of fried Jiutu fish include:

1. Dragon head fish: Choose fresh, tender meat, few spines and good taste.

2. Cornstarch: used for coating, you can use ordinary cornstarch or sweet potato powder.

3. Flour: used for batter, you can use ordinary flour or starch.

4. Eggs: For batter, ordinary eggs can be used.

5. Green onions: For seasoning, fresh green onions can be used.

6. Salt and pepper: For seasoning, ordinary salt and pepper can be used.

In terms of production steps, the basic steps of deep-fried Jiutu fish are as follows:

1. Preparation work: remove the head of the dragon head fish, cut it into sections, wash it and set aside. Mix cornstarch and flour in a 1:1 ratio, add eggs and water to make a thick slurry. Wash and chop the green onions and set aside.

2. Frying: Heat the pot, pour in enough oil, and heat until it is 80% hot (about 200°C). Coat the dragon head fish with the slurry, then put it into the oil pan and fry until golden brown, remove and drain.

3. Seasoning: Place the fried dragon head fish on a plate, sprinkle with salt, pepper and chopped green onion and serve.

It should be noted that when making fried fried fish, the consistency of the batter should be moderate. If it is too thin, the batter will be too thin, and if it is too thick, it will affect the crispy texture. In addition, the oil temperature should be controlled well when frying. If it is too high, the skin will be too hard, and if it is too low, the skin will not be crispy. Finally, the amount of pepper, salt and chopped green onion must be properly controlled. Too much will be too salty, and too little will affect the taste.

In addition to the ingredients and production steps mentioned above, you can also add other seasonings or side dishes according to personal taste and preferences, such as chili powder, cumin powder, coriander, etc. In short, crispy fried fish is a simple and delicious traditional Cantonese dish that can be innovated and changed according to personal taste.