Freshwater fish harvested to order and processed within hours, cleaned, scaled and quick frozen so the flesh stays compact instead of softening. Fine, sweet white meat with a gentle aroma — the sort of fish that carries a simple braise or a milky broth.

What you get

• Whole fish, 2 kg net weight per box
• Roughly 6–8 fish per box, 250–330 g each
• Scales, gills and innards already removed
• Frozen solid, individually quick frozen so the fish do not clump

Where it comes from

Harvested from clean freshwater and processed the same day, then frozen in a single layer rather than pressed into a solid block, so the fish separate as you need them.

How to cook

• Pan-fry both sides until the skin sets, then add hot water and simmer for a milky soup
• Braise with soy, ginger and a spoon of chilli bean paste until the sauce tightens
• Steam with rice wine and scallion for a clean, light plate
• Score and deep-fry whole for a crisp skin that holds a sweet-sour sauce

Condition and storage

• Ships and stores frozen at −18 °C or colder
• Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, never on the counter top
• Cook within 24 hours of thawing and never refreeze a thawed pack

Shelf life and delivery

• Best before: 12 months from the production date on the pack
• Packed in an insulated liner with gel packs, shipped on a cold chain
• Move the box straight to the freezer on arrival

Allergens

Contains fish.