Zhanggong fish is not only a highly nutritious ingredient, but also a traditional Chinese medicine that strengthens muscles and bones. It is the meat of the Liza haematocheila, a type of fish in the Liza genus. It can be used to make Zhanggong fish soup with tofu, which is not only delicious and refreshing, but also has beautifying and anti-aging effects.
【Benefits and Effects of Zhanggong Fish】
According to traditional Chinese medicine, Zhanggong fish has the effects of nourishing yin, replenishing deficiency, and strengthening muscles and bones. It is used to treat symptoms such as liver and kidney deficiency, weak lower back and knees, and general weakness of the limbs.
In "Lu Chuan Materia Medica": "Sweet and mild. Nourishes yin, strengthens muscles and bones. Treats yin deficiency and weakness of the limbs."
For symptoms such as yin deficiency, weakness of the limbs, post-illness body weakness, and post-surgery blood deficiency: Cook 100-200g of Zhanggong fish meat with seasonings and consume it cooked or in the form of porridge, 1-2 times a day.
For postpartum insufficient milk supply: Cook 1 Zhanggong fish (about 500g) with 250g of pig trotters, 30g of Codonopsis pilosula, and 30g of peanuts. Eat the fish meat, pig trotters, and peanuts in the soup. Take once a day for 7 consecutive days as one course of treatment.
【Methods of Consuming Zhanggong Fish】
Ingredients: 1 Zhanggong fish, ginger, tofu, oil, salt.
Instructions: Remove scales, gills, and internal organs from the Zhanggong fish and wash it. Slice the ginger and cut the tofu into small pieces. Heat oil in a pan and sauté the ginger slices. Pan-fry the Zhanggong fish on low heat until slightly golden. Add 1000ml of water to the pan. Add all the ingredients and boil for 5 minutes over high heat, then simmer for 15 minutes over low heat. Add oil and salt before serving.
Benefits: Tofu and Zhanggong fish soup is moisturizing and nourishing, providing protein and having a very tender and delicious taste.
Tofu and Zhanggong fish soup contains comprehensive and high-quality protein, which strengthens the elastic fibers of the skin. It has a unique effect in relieving early wrinkles caused by factors such as stress and lack of sleep.
【Methods of Breeding Zhanggong Fish】
1. Selection of feed
The feeding situation of Zhanggong fish will change slightly as they grow. When they are still fry, they can be fed with water fleas, daphnia, or animal feeds such as egg yolk and minced meat. The amount of feed is generally 3% to 10% of their body weight.
As Zhanggong fish grows, other animal feeds can also be gradually introduced. Zhanggong fish can also be fed with plant-based feeds, such as corn flour and soybean residue, which are high in protein.
2. Timing of feed distribution
In our province, feeding Zhanggong fish seems to have strict requirements. Generally, feeding is done twice a day, in the morning and afternoon. The morning feeding is usually around 8 or 9 o'clock, and the afternoon feeding is around 18 o'clock.
3. Method of feed distribution
Our farmers usually cut the feed into small pieces and control the temperature to be similar to the water temperature before feeding. Generally, the feed is placed on a feeding tray for Zhanggong fish to consume.
