Yin Yang fish (Chinese: 陰陽魚, 糖醋活魚, 呼叫魚; also called dead-and-alive fish) is a dish where a live, scaled fish (usually carp) with its head wrapped in ice cubes is oil-fried whole. The fish is then covered in sauce and served on a plate where its head continues to twitch even after its body has been cooked (likely due to remnant electrical impulses after death).[1][2][3][4] The movement observed in a yin yang fish,where the fish appears to be moving even after deep frying, is a result of residual neural activity and muscle reflexes. Although the outer layers of the fish are cooked, the central nervous system may still exhibit some activity,leading to involuntary muscle contractions.These reflexes can create the appearance of movement,giving the impression that the fish is still alive.

The dish originates from Sichuan, China. [5][6]

In 2007 a Taiwanese restaurant owner sparked outrage when they began serving the dish in their restaurant in Chiayi, Taiwan, with a city official and members of the public criticizing the cruelty of the dish.[7] Following public outcry, the dish was subsequently removed from the menu and banned in Taiwan.[8][1] A video of a dish in 2009 was condemned by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals calling a video showcasing it as "disgusting".[9]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Yin and Yang Fish – A Controversial Dish That's Both Dead and Alive". www.odditycentral.com. 2021-05-04. Retrieved 2023-02-17.
  2. ↑ "Why Do Fish Still Move After Being Gutted". 2023-02-18.
  3. ↑ (Traditional Chinese) "陰陽魚活炸上菜 「殘忍」". Apple Daily (Taiwan). July 9, 2007. Retrieved June 15, 2018.
  4. ↑ "Chefs refuse to serve 'dead-and-alive fish' - the China Post". Archived from the original on 2014-06-06. Retrieved 2009-11-27.
  5. ↑ "Restaurant owner heavily criticized for serving live fish - Taipei Times". www.taipeitimes.com. 2007-07-09. Retrieved 2023-05-20.
  6. ↑ 三立新聞網 (2016-02-23). "四川「陰陽魚」做法太殘忍 網友批根本是虐待動物 | 國際 | 三立新聞網 SETN.COM". www.setn.com (in Chinese). Retrieved 2023-05-20.
  7. ↑ Deutsche Presse-Agentur (2007-07-08). "Taiwan restaurant blasted for serving "dead-and-alive fish"". Monsters and Critics. Archived from the original on 2010-07-27.
  8. ↑ Lok-sin, Loa (9 July 2007). "Restaurant owner heavily criticized for serving live fish". Taipei Times.
  9. ↑ "Video: Fried fish that still breathes -- a delicacy or downright distasteful?". latimesblogs.latimes.com. 18 November 2009. Archived from the original on 2009-11-26.


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