Reading guide: The world's four top mountain treasures, China occupies 3 seats: rare ingredients, how many have you eaten?
In the world of food, there are always rare ingredients that are highly sought after for their unique taste and nutritional value, and with it, they are also rising. Today, we will take a look at the four most expensive top mountain treasures in the world, and amazingly, China occupies three of them. How many of these rare delicacies have you tasted?
1. Chinese yellow-lipped fish
Yellow-lipped fish, also known as the golden fish and the golden mammoth, is a rare fish living in the East China Sea and the South China Sea. This kind of fish is golden all over, and the swim bladder is known as "more expensive than **", which has extremely high nutritional value and economic value. The scarcity of the yellow-lipped fish, coupled with the difficulty of fishing, makes it high. In recent years, the price of yellow-lipped fish has been rising, and a yellow-lipped fish weighing dozens of catties can be sold for hundreds of thousands of yuan or even millions of yuan, which can be called a sky-high delicacy.
The meat of the yellow-lipped fish is delicate, delicious and nutritious, and it is known as "a treasure in the sea". In terms of cooking, yellow-lipped fish can be stewed, boiled, stir-fried, and fried, each of which can show its unique deliciousness. Due to its rarity and delicious taste, yellowlip fish has become a dream delicacy for many food lovers.
2. Chinese Yangtze River saury
The Yangtze River saury, also known as the swordfish and hairy fish, is a valuable fish in the Yangtze River. Its shape is narrow and long, the shape resembles a sharp knife, the meat is delicate, the taste is delicious, the nutrition is rich, and it is known as "the first fresh in the Yangtze River". The extremely limited production of saury in the Yangtze River, coupled with overfishing and ecological degradation, has made it increase year by year. Nowadays, the Yangtze River saury has become a scarce treasure in the market, as high as thousands of yuan or even tens of thousands of yuan a catty.
There are various cooking methods for Yangtze River saury, which can be steamed, braised and fried. Among them, the steamed saury can best retain its original flavor and let people taste the deliciousness of the saury itself. Braised saury, on the other hand, can fully absorb the flavor of the seasoning and present a rich taste. Either way, you can feel the unique flavor of the Yangtze River saury.
3. Ghee fungus
*Ghee mushroom, also known as matsutake mushroom and pine mushroom, is a rare edible fungus that grows in the **plateau area. Its shape is umbrella-shaped, the meat is fat, the aroma is rich, and the taste is delicious, and it is known as the "king of fungi". Ghee mushrooms grow in a demanding environment that requires alpine woodlands above 3,000 meters above sea level, so their production is extremely limited and expensive.
The cooking method of ghee mushrooms is mainly stewed, and it can be stewed with chicken, duck and other ingredients. During the simmering process, the ghee bacteria can fully absorb the essence of the soup, presenting a rich taste and unique aroma. When you take a bite of ghee mushrooms, you can feel the sunshine and breeze of the plateau, and you will be intoxicated.
Fourth, Italian white truffle mushroom
The Italian white truffle mushroom is a rare edible mushroom that grows near the Italian Alps. It has an irregular shape and a surface covered with small white dots, exuding a rich aroma with a delicate taste and a unique sweetness. The production of white truffle mushrooms is extremely scarce, and the collection process is extremely difficult, so it is extremely expensive, even more than many rare delicacies.
White truffle mushrooms are mainly eaten raw, and can be eaten with pasta, pizza, and other ingredients. When tasting white truffle mushrooms, people usually use a special knife to cut it into thin slices and taste it directly on the tip of the tongue. This unique way of eating allows people to fully feel the delicate taste and unique aroma of white truffle mushrooms, as if they are in the romantic atmosphere of Italy.
The above is an introduction to the four most expensive top mountain delicacies in the world, of which China occupies three seats, showing the breadth and profundity of Chinese cuisine. These rare delicacies not only have a unique taste and rich nutrition, but also carry a rich cultural heritage and historical heritage. If you have the chance to taste these delicacies, you might as well enjoy them and experience the deliciousness and surprises they bring.