Fried Carp

Fried Carp is a popular dish featuring whole or cut carp fish that is coated in a seasoned batter or flour and deep-fried until golden and crispy. It typically uses freshwater carp, along with ingredients like ginger, scallions, soy sauce, and sometimes a sweet and sour sauce. This dish is a traditional and beloved preparation in Chinese cuisine, especially in regions like the Yangtze River basin.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Fried Carp is a high-protein dish due to its fish content, but it is also relatively high in fat from the frying process. It provides key nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, and selenium, with a rough calorie ballpark of 350-450 kcal per typical serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	400 kcal
Protein	28 g
Carbs	18 g
Fat	24 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	520 mg
Vitamin D	4.2 mcg
Selenium	38 mcg
Phosphorus	280 mg
Vitamin B12	2.5 mcg
Niacin (B3)	4.8 mg
Omega-3 (EPA+DHA)	0.5 g
Potassium	420 mg
Magnesium	35 mg

Per 1 serving (about 200 g, including flesh and coating) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, whole fried fish like carp is often served during Chinese New Year celebrations, symbolizing surplus and prosperity because the word for 'fish' (鱼, yú) sounds like the word for 'surplus' (余, yú). Nutritionally, carp is a good source of high-quality protein and healthy fats, though frying adds calories.