How about steaming this meaty fish head with minced garlic black bean paste? What's best about steaming fish? It cooks the fish delicately and at the same time maintain its moisture and highlights the tastingof the fish. Black bean garlic sauce is one of my favourite topping for steamed fish. Another alternative is the grounded … Continue reading Emperor Red Snapper Fish Head
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Savour Yellow Croaker
Due to the tenderness of the flesh and skin, it is challenging to cook this fish compared to other dishes. Fresh caught Yellow Croaker with delicate flakes full of flavour yet sweet taste and firm flesh. If you are a frequent customer of Putien Restaurant, you will come across several Yellow Croaker dishes. Simply gut … Continue reading Savour Yellow Croaker
Batang Fish Porridge with Fish Roe
An added bonus if the Batang Fish comes with Fish Roes. 😁 How to prepare Batang Fish Porridge? https://flofoodventure.wordpress.com/2014/07/21/spanish-mackerel-fish-porridge/ How to panfry Fish Roes? https://flopassionforcooking.food.blog/2021/04/25/gigantic-fish-roe/
Threadfin Fish Head Soup
Commonly known as Ngor He is very popular amongst Moms and babies due to its high nutrients. For confinement ladies, to boost supply for breast- feeding and good fish for child brain development. Notable for its high collagen, protein and omega-3 fatty acid. Threadfin with whitish massive meaty flesh is tasty and soft in appearance. … Continue reading Threadfin Fish Head Soup
Do you prefer Selar or Kuning Fish?
Spotted Fish Roe amongst these Selar Fish. The larger cousin of Kuning Fish. Selar is aka Yellowtail Scad. Selar Tail is yellow whereas Ikan Kuning has grey tail. Selar is often served at Peranakan restaurant grilled with sambal belacan chilli stuffed inside the fish. These Selar were coated with turmeric and pan fried till golden … Continue reading Do you prefer Selar or Kuning Fish?
Red Grouper
This Red Grouper with its appealing red spotted skin wild caught from the Indonesian waters. Popular as Chinese Pomfret and highly in demand during the Chinese New Year and amongst Chinese restaurants for dinning events. With tender flesh and beautiful white flakes when cooked with a firm texture and sweet flavour. Also known as "Ang … Continue reading Red Grouper
Assam Fish with Pineapple Slices
Assam fish is always very appetizing. Tamarind with a thick fibrous consistency, is most often softened into a paste before being added to a dish. A versatile ingredient used to heightened flavour in both sweet and savoury dishes. https://flofoodventure.wordpress.com/2015/01/22/ikan-kekek-masak-assam-pedas-with-nanas/
Gigantic Grouper into two dishes
Fresh wholesome Grouper divided into two sections. The head portion for Curry Fish Head. This is the meaty fish tail, the lower portion of the Grouper. Steamed with black bean paste. The fish tail is steamed separately and the sauce is added onto the cooked fish and further steamed for another 3 to 4 minutes. … Continue reading Gigantic Grouper into two dishes
Various types of Fish Heads
This is Spotted Coral Grouper/Coral Trout aka as Ang Gau has larger spots and elongated. With tender flesh, bouncy texture that flakes nicely. Spanish Mackerel Fish Head aka Batang Fish Head. Rich in coenzyme Q10, antioxidants and omega-3 fats. Black Grouper Fish Head with brownish orange-reddish spots on the body. Commonly known as "Orh Gau" … Continue reading Various types of Fish Heads
Mackerel Fish Goodness
Mackerel the nutritious fish has high levels of essential fatty acids which improve endurance and air recovery after exercise. My favorite dish is a bowl of comforting Sliced Mackerel Fish Porridge. Added bonus to this lunch is this lovely pair of Mackerel Fish Roe. Lightly marinated the fish roe with All Purpose Seasoning for a … Continue reading Mackerel Fish Goodness