Eating in China
AI-generated ingredient illustration: a whole uncooked common carp with scales retained, visible mouth barbels and a long dorsal fin.

Common carp

鲤鱼Lǐyú

The whole fish used for zengbeng carp.

Type
Fish and seafood

A CLOSER LOOK

How to recognize it

Common carp, a freshwater fish.

In the kitchen

Whole fish in zengbeng carp.

The scales are retained for crisp frying in this preparation.

Ask about this ingredient

这道菜里有鲤鱼吗?

Does this dish contain Common carp?

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