Mi-iuy Croaker
Also known as：Rice fish
Miichthys miiuy
- Origin
- East China Sea, Yellow Sea
- Season
- May–Aug
- Appearance
- An elongated fish with grey-brown back, silvery belly, large mouth and blunt head. Same family as the yellow croaker but greyer and larger — common sizes 2–5 jin.
Content compiled by the Xian Mancang team
Introduction
品种介绍The mi-iuy croaker is an important commercial fish of the East China Sea. Fine flesh and high meat yield are complemented by its swim bladder — a prized tonic ('mi-iuy fish maw') deeply valued by coastal consumers.
Holding Environment
暂养环境Xian Mancang holding advisor: temperature, salinity, water quality and density references per species — feel free to exchange holding experience.
Distributed mainly iced: store at 0–4°C under ice, best 3–5 days. Large fish can be vessel-frozen for long storage at -18°C.
Prompt bleeding and icing after capture markedly improves flesh quality. Parameters above are reference values — adjust to season and cold chain.
Economic Value
经济价值Mid-range pricing (20–45 CNY/jin) by size and freshness. Processed fish maw multiplies in value — a high-value-add category that gets the most out of the fish.
Culinary & Commercial Use
烹饪与商业用途Home: steamed mi-iuy (tender flesh), braised chunks; Wenzhou cooks make 'mi-iuy noodles' and fish balls.
Foodservice: whole banquet fish and family additions; fish-maw soup is a classic coastal postpartum tonic with strong commercial appeal.
Buying Guide
选购指南Fresh fish: glossy skin, clear eyes, bright red gills; a full body is better. For whole fish check the belly is intact with no water-injection marks.
Market Reference
规格行情Reference price: iced 20–45 CNY/jin. Supply is fullest and prices lowest in the May–Aug season; prices rise in winter as fresh supply thins.
Mi-iuy Croaker · FAQs
How do I pick the freshest Mi-iuy Croaker?
Fresh fish: glossy skin, clear eyes, bright red gills; a full body is better. For whole fish check the belly is intact with no water-injection marks.
What are the live-holding requirements for Mi-iuy Croaker?
Distributed mainly iced: store at 0–4°C under ice, best 3–5 days. Large fish can be vessel-frozen for long storage at -18°C.
What is the current market price of Mi-iuy Croaker?
Reference price: iced 20–45 CNY/jin. Supply is fullest and prices lowest in the May–Aug season; prices rise in winter as fresh supply thins.
How do I cook Mi-iuy Croaker? What methods work best?
Home: steamed mi-iuy (tender flesh), braised chunks; Wenzhou cooks make 'mi-iuy noodles' and fish balls.
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