Poyang Crayfish
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A locally farmed crayfish dish from Poyang, selected among the “Ten Famous Dishes of Poyang” in 2021. The area has abundant waterways and suitable water quality and temperatures; its farmed crayfish are noted for thin shells, tender meat, rich roe and springy flesh.

Poyang crayfish is a dish made with locally farmed crayfish. In 2021, it was selected as one of the “Ten Famous Dishes of Poyang.” The “Taste Raozhou” tourism food contest chose ten dishes from 20 candidates through online voting and expert review to promote local cuisine. [^pygov_food]

Shangrao Culture and Tourism describes Poyang as having abundant waterways, good water quality and temperatures suitable for crayfish farming. The locally raised crayfish are noted for thin shells, tender meat, clean-looking gills and undersides, rich roe and springy flesh. [^qq_food]

Updated: 2026-10-31

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- Poyang County https://knowledge.ivjn.us/en/places/poyang.html

Sources:
- Ten signature dishes and ten signature snacks of Poyang announced https://www.poyang.gov.cn/pyxwgxljj/zhengwudongtai4aueux/202205/b2e89048a032461bb94ac03625af4aa3.shtml lists of the ten dishes and ten snacks and the judging rules
- The ten signature dishes and ten signature snacks of Poyang https://news.qq.com/rain/a/20231209A03W7200 ingredients, preparation and origins of each dish and snack