T/NMGPRCYFD 007-2023 Tuo County Stewed Yellow River Carp Production Technical Standards

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Main Technical Content: 2.1 The Huanghe carp is renowned for its excellence. The carp grown in the Tou County area where the Yellow River flows is considered the finest among Huanghe carps. With its graceful body and vibrant colors, this carp features golden scales, red fins, and a glossy appearance. It has a large mouth, few scales on its back, a red line running down its spine, a green-grey head, apricot-yellow jaws, red-fleshed pectoral and abdominal fins, orange-red anal fins, and bright red tail fins, radiating a golden-red luster that adds to its beauty. Its tender meat, pure flavor, and rich aroma make it particularly appealing. With its red tail, golden scales, silver bristles, and black fins, combined with its plump body and shiny mouth, it rivals ornamental goldfish in its aesthetic appeal. "Tou County Stewed Huanghe Carp" is a famous dish in central and western Inner Mongolia, which emphasizes culinary techniques and seasoning skills. The dish selects local Huanghe carps with large mouths and few scales, featuring a red line running down their backs and a golden-red luster. Seasonings include locally produced red chili powder and Tou County fennel, paired with Tou County tofu and simmered in an iron pot over a wood fire. The resulting dish boasts a rich, flavorful broth with a bright red hue, a subtle spiciness, and a fragrant aroma, free from muddy fish odor. It's paired with two-grain rice and fried eggs, leaving diners eager to savor every bite. Every year during the Yellow River icebreak, tourists flock to Tou County to sample this succulent stewed carp. 3  Terms and Definitions 3.1 Stewing - A cooking method involving boiling ingredients in soup and seasonings over high heat, then simmering them over low heat for a long time. It is one of the techniques used in creating fire-cooked dishes. Characteristics: rich and flavorful broth, prominent original flavor, and tender texture. 3.2 Simmering - A type of fire control, also known as low hea

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