As implied in the name, red scale fish is a distinctive kind of fish with red scales. It is the well-known traditional local food, with another name stone scale fish. It is a rare wild fish living in the deep spring water of Peach Blossom Ravine and Rear Rock Basin. It is only 10 centimeters long and as thick as a pinkie but rich in protein and fat, tasting very delicious and fresh.
Tracing back to First Emperor of Qin Dynasty, all emperors who held Mount Worship took the fish, especially the emperor QianLong, he ate the fish each time he visited Mount Taishan. Many ancient famous poets like LiBai and DuFu of Tang dynasty also had ever taste the fish. That's why red scale fish on Mount Taishan is appreciated by more and more people and was listed the top famous food on Mount Taishan resounded in domestic and abroad. Now visitors from China and other countries like to taste the fish when they visit Mount Taishan. The cooking method of the fish is various as to steam, braise or fry. But the best way to taste the flavor is to boil with water.