Whole Crucian Carp, Cleaned

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.