Spotted Sicklefish 曹喜
Spotted Sicklefish from Pontian has a unique sweet flavour that cannot be found elsewhere. Spotted Sicklefish has a similar taste to pomfret. It has a tender texture with a more affordable price compared to the pomfret. Its meat is generally slightly muddy and should be cooked with seasonings. It is suitable for pan-frying and half-fried cooking with bean paste sauce.
笨珍野生的曹喜有别于来自其他海域的曹喜，它的口味会更加清甜。曹喜的口感鱼鲳鱼相似，肉质柔软，价格却比鲳鱼来得更实惠。它的肉质一般会略带土味，需要搭配适当的调味料烹煮。它适合搭配豆瓣酱来煎炸或者半煎煮。
Chinese Name(s): 曹喜
Local Name(s): Daun Baru
Origin: Pontian
产地：笨珍
Type: Wild Caught
种类：野生
Flavour: Medium
口味：中等
Texture: Tender
肉质：柔软
Cooking Method: Steam Half Fry Cook / Pan Fry
烹煮方式：半煎 / 煎炸
Weight Loss after cleaning (whole fish): 15-20%
清理后重量减少（全鱼）：15-20%
Caution: Customized cutting is NOT available.
注意：恕不接受客制化切割
Storage: Keep frozen at -18°C. For best quality, consume within 3 months.
储存方式：冷冻雪藏 -18°C。购买后3个月内食用，品质最佳。
✅ 100% Preservative Free 绝无防腐
✅ Cleaned & Gutted 去鳞清内脏
✅ Vacuum Packed 真空包装
✅ Flash Frozen 急速冷冻
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How To Make: Filipino Style Assam Fish (Singgang)
Ingredients
- 1 medium Red Onions (julienne)
- 3 cloves Garlic (chopped)
- Few slices of Ginger
- 1 Lemongrass (slit in long halves)
- Few Bird Eye Chili (chili padi)
- 60gm Tamarind pulp soaked in 1 cup of water
- Few finger size Okra (locally known as Ladyfinger)
- One medium Sickle Fish
Steps
1) Boil the Tamarind juice, onion, garlic, chili, lemongrass, chili and ginger in a pot.
4) Switch off flame and cover pot. Let the heat cooked the fish for another 5mins.
Also Try: Braised Fish in Bean Paste Sauce
Sources:
http://mayamatnoh.blogspot.com/2014/02/singgang-clear-asam.html
