Compared to the pinkish colour of the Crimson Snapper, the Emperor Red Snapper is a vibrant salmon pink colour and is much larger than the Crimson Snapper. Btw, papaya soup is best cooked with thread fin especially for lactating women who has just given birth. The Most Popular Boy and Girl Fish Names. Actually many fish in your list I have heard of too, not merely three, but our pronunciations may differ slightly. Crimson Snapper is well known in culinary circles for its fine and firm texture. Here’s our comprehensive list of 100 boy fish names and 100 girl fish names! Maybe we will even succeed in persuading you to venture out to your nearest wet market to test out your newfound knowledge, who knows? Sources: 1. Claim to fame: Well known for its use in making fish balls, because it gives the fish balls a nice bouncy texture. In fact, Aik Yuen is known to serve one of the best hokkien mee in KL. By the end of this guide, you will know which local fishes goes into your Nasi Lemak, Fishhead Curry and Fishball Noodles! So theory goes the word started in Hokkien, and from there, the sauce and the word traveled. Also known as: 黄尾鱼 Huang Wei Yu or 豆腐鱼 Dou Fu Yu (Mandarin), Tau Fu Yu (Cantonese), Tau Hoo Her (Hokkien), Ikan Delah (Malay). Common Name: Concertina Fish Scientific Name: Drepane longimana (Bloch & Schneider, 1801) Mandarin Name: 白曹喜 (Bái cáo xǐ) Local Malay Name: Ikan Daun Baharu, Bebaru, Baharu-baharu, Daun-baru Belang Local Hokkien: Cao Xi by Heruler » Wed Mar 21, 2007 5:55 pm, Post The meat of the Yellowtail Fusilier is very sweet, so apart from using it to make fishballs, you can also pan-fry the whole fish. These are allmonosyllabic andrepresented by one hanzi character each. Claim to fame: Most expensive whole steamed fish served at restaurants. For the rankings of individual names in given years, see my PDF of the most common given names in Taiwan. Thks so much for the wonderful guide, found it super useful and informative ???????????????????????? We’ll be most interested to hear your views. Unlike other types of fish, you usually don’t get to see the whole fish. Amazon, the Amazon logo, AmazonSupply, and the AmazonSupply logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Again, I really enjoy reading your postings about fish. You need to beat the crowd to avoid disappointment. Magikarp: Name of a classic Pokemon that later evolves into a dragon; Sushi: A name dripping with irony... and maybe soy sauce; Nemo: The young fish in the classic children's film Finding Nemo; Delta: The fertile land where a river meets the ocean GET RECIPE FOR THE PERFECT CANTONESE-STYLE STEAMED FISH HERE, Also known as: Red Emperor or Lion Head Red Snapper (English), 红狮 Hong Shi (Mandarin), Ang Sai (Hokkien), Ikan Merah Coreng or Merah Boring (Malay). There are hundreds of different groupers. JOHANNA MAYER: Sound familiar? The name ‘Kuning’ means yellow, and is commonly used in the market and well understood by all fishmongers. Don’t confuse it with its larger cousin – Ikan Selar (One-Finlet Scad,  Yellowtail Scad, 色拉鱼 (Chinese), Sek Lah (Cantonese and Hokkien)(see photo below). Well known for its wound healing properties and highly sought after especially for women who have just undergone ‘C’ section or anyone who has recently undergone surgery. Or catsup. Located just behind the famous Tawakal Hospital, thus the name “Tawakal Hokkien Mee” given by locals. Also, the Chinese/Hokkien fishios in Singapore have been quite creative in coming up with vernacular names for the newer introduced species. Therefore it is less popular that saltwater fish. Hokkien noodles are round egg noodles that are usually of medium thickness. by SimL » Tue Mar 13, 2007 11:03 am, Post You can easily identify Yellowtail Fusilier by its unique combination of yellow (tail), blue (middle section) and an obviously pink (belly) hues. the animal names are pronounced by Hokkien speakers in Singapore, where differences in accents have resulted in curious combinations of pronunciations inconsistent for many words. Possible to add most of the fish sold in supermarket? Claim to Fame: The quintessential fish for Teochew-style steamed fish, and especially so during Chinese New Year where strong demand can cause prices to skyrocket to $100 per kg from the usual $20-$30 per kg. by SimL » Mon Mar 05, 2007 4:13 pm, Post Is it because Singapore is an island country which lead to restricted access to freshwater fish? Red grouper is often a dish served especially during festive seasons such as Chinese Lunar New Year, Longevity Birthdays 大寿 celebrations and Weddings. For some reason it is called Ang Zho even through its actually golden, not red, hence the source of confusion! Or is it freshwater fish are much expensive than saltwater fish? From a simple pushcart business back in the days to becoming a full-fledged hawker stall, they’ve come a really long way. Name Hanji Meaning Pronunciation Bān: 萬 ten thousand ban: Bēng: 孟 first, eminent beng: Bo̍h: 莫 So it’s a norm… Read more ». Would anyone care to list the Hokkien names for: Peacock Bass, Green Chromide, Mayan Cichlid, Jaguar Guapote, Eartheater, Freshwater Dorado? One of the big names in ABC Brickworks Market & Food Centre is undisputably Tiong Bahru Yi Sheng Fried Hokkien Mee. First of all, I really enjoyed the article and appreciate it a lot. I am trying to do the best I can to introduce different types of seafood n different types of sauces commonly found in Asian kitchen. Serve as part of a shared meal. I enjoyed reading your post. This guide is written in a fun and light hearted style, so we hope it will be an easy, fun and non-technical read for the average Singaporean and Malaysian foodie. Interviews with local fishmongers 2. We will also tell you the key things to look out for, so you can easily identify each fish when you see it. This fish is called Ang Cho Ki (ACK) in Hokkien, and also referred to as One Dot Com in our technologically hyped country, owning to the prominent black dot near the tail. Ikan Kuning is around half the size smaller or more than the Ikan Selar; The tail of Ikan Kuning is grey while that of Ikan Selar is yellow; Ikan Selar has a easily identifiable long dark strip of hard scales extending from the tail to 1/3 of body but Ikan Kuning does not. You still need to check if is really fresh by observing the tell tale signs. Apart from curry, you can also use this fish for Fish Head Steamboat (鱼头炉 Yu Tou Lu). Sorry, I missed your comment. My Paper: http://news.asiaone.com/news/singapore/silver-pomfret-costs-fortune-over-cny 3. Claim to fame: The “go-to fish” for weaning babies and lactating mothers. IKAN SELAR (TOP) vs. IKAN KUNING (BOTTOM). by SimL » Mon Mar 05, 2007 4:04 pm, Post Hokkien doesn't use the Roman alphabet, so English speakers just kind of guessed at how to spell it. Hi Jean, thank you for your kind comment! Our mission is simple: to make authentic Chinese cooking accessible to all, anytime, anywhere. Now you'll just need to be able to tell who is who in that school of fish. A fan favourite for all families and is highly sought after in wet markets. Hi! Catsup and ketchup are two different versions of that. There are two types of Ngor Her: the economical version (known simply as Ngor Her) has a black and white pattern on its skin; and the premium version (known as. Pat dry with paper towels. @Allen, I think you are right about why 9 out of 10 fishes listed here are seawater because SG is an island country and so are the neighboring countries where seawater fishes are easily accessible. Batang belongs to the Mackerel family of fish, which also includes Mackerel which is smaller and cheaper, and Tua Pan which is the most premium fish within the mackerel family in our local wet markets. Basic name structureMost Chinese names have 3 elements - surname, first name, second name. Hi Allen! Without further ado, here is a comprehensive list of fish names for every swimmer in your tank. Also the meat will usually taste ‘chah chah’ (translated as ‘wood’ in Hokkien) which means it’s hard and dehydrated. After several requests from our readers, we have finally got round to creating our very own ‘Every Foodie’s MUST-HAVE Guide to 10 Common Local Fishes’! I noticed that all the listed fish above except Toman (Snakehead) are saltwater fish and I got curious. ACK will take live prawns and fresh squid readily and this fish always gives a good account of itself when hooked. The darker coloured fish is usually wild-caught, while the lighter coloured fish is usually farmed. Easy identifiable by its golden-coloured opaque eye that looks like a cataract, hence the Chinese name 金目鲈 Jin Mu Lu ‘Golden-Eyed’ Bass. Another tip is to use fish sauce. Also known as: Yellowstripe Scad or Yellow-Banded Scad (English), 君令Jun Ling (Chinese). Singapore has also started fishfarming with garoupa and seabass with saltwater to grow our fish supplies. And finally, we will also tell you the general cooking method for each fish. EMPEROR RED SNAPPER (ANG SAI) – WHOLE FISH, Also known as: Barramundi or Giant Sea Perch (English), 金目鲈 Jin Mu Lu (Chinese), Kim Bak Lor (Hokkien), Ikan Siakap (Malay). Although most of the more recent streets are known by their official names, those in George Town are still known by their names in Hokkien. We hope this simple guide can allow more people (especially those who seldom go to the wet market) to better appreciate local fishes and understand their role in our local cuisine. Selected price checks at wet markets and supermarkets. I bump into your website when I was searching for Chinese name and photo for all the fish that my family and I used to eat as my kids does not recognize the fish that they ate. Using charcoal as fuel as well, their hokkien mee is stir fried to dark, golden brown. Also, possible to add suggestions.like which kind of fish is good for certain dishes? Originally posted on March 10, 2017. I can't help regarding your outstanding questions as I don't have the answers. Choose Pomfret  with a shimmery body, bright looking eyes and that is firm to touch especially the belly part. Note: The list is not in any order of importance. So far our saltwater fish is imported from our neighbouring countries Malaysia and Indonesia. ), Also known as: Spanish Mackerel (English), 马鲛鱼 Ma Jiao Yu (Mandarin), Ma Kau Yu (Cantonese), Ikan Tenggiri (Malay). Chinese Silver Pomfret is the most expensive fish within the pomfret family. The Hokkien name for this fish is not known. S$28.00. In fact, some of the best food in Penang is actually, Penang street food. Clean and rinse the fish head. In addition, Tua Ban has a longer tail, shorter head and a more rounded body than Batang. … Also the blood clots around the bone should be fresh red in colour (see photo of Batang cross-section below). The fresh fish is good. The Emperor Red Snapper also has a distinctive arch in the head that makes it easily distinguishable from the Crimson Snapper. by SimL » Thu Mar 22, 2007 7:31 am, Post Hokkien is a form of Min Chinese (specifically Southern Min) spoken mainly in Taiwan and Fujian province on the southeast coast of China. Recently it's busier at work, so I'll comment more next time. As it is categorized as white fish and not oily, the meat is considered to be white, mild and slightly moist. Would love your thoughts, please comment. Although I cant find the one I was looking for… appreciate what you have done. Rub salt on both sides of the fish head. Ketchup. Lotus Root Sweet Soup With Figs and Honey Dates ». Filed Under: Ingredient Guides, Popular Tagged With: Fish. Our salmon and cod is imported frozen and then thawed for sale, but usually you can still tell from the colour and texture of the thawed fish, whether or not it is fresh . We believe in teaching you the secret sauce behind each recipe. Claim to fame: Commonly used in Fried Fish Slice Bee Hoon Soup (炸鱼片米粉汤), another local hawker delight. You can easily identify it by its distinctive and prominent lateral  yellow strip running along the back from the head to its tail. Ikan Kuning is good for frying especially if it is coated with tumeric powder or paprika and a little salt, whereas Ikan Selar is often served at the peranakan restaurants grilled with sambal belachan chilli stuffed inside the fish. Hokkien is spoken mainly in Taiwan and Fujian province on the southeast coast of China. Singapore is home to many dialect groups, but the most common one is probably Hokkien. Texture The meat is tender and texture is smooth. 1. by SimL » Mon Mar 05, 2007 12:44 pm, Post You can easily identify it by its lack of scales and thick rubbery silver skin (traits of the Mackerel family), as well as its black vertical stripes (unlike Mackerel and Tua Ban which both have black spots rather than stripes). Hope this answers your question! It is said that it most closely resembles that spoken in the district of Haicang (海滄) in Longhai (龍海; Hokkien: Liông-hái) county and in the districts of Jiaomei (角美) and Xinglin (杏林) in neighbouring Xiamen prefecture. The bone, when boiled with green unripened papaya as a soup, is a milk booster especially for mothers who have a low supply of breast milk. 2. Chinese Name: 非洲鱼 (Fēizhōu yú), 尼罗罗非鱼 (Níluó luófēiyú) Local Malay Name: Ikan Tilapia, Mudjair Local Hokkien: Hui Chiu Common Name: Freshwater Angelfish Scientific Name: Pterophyllum scalare (Schultze, 1823) Chinese Name: 大神仙鱼 (Dà shénxiān yú), 艾氏神仙鱼 (Ài shì shénxiān yú) Common Name: Red Discus Really love to learn them. You can identify it by its diamond shape with dull silver, pewter coloured body. For example, pronunciation of the Hokkien word for tail (尾) as ‘Ber’, ‘Beh’, or ‘Bueh’ can be heard in Singapore. Penang Hokkien is a subdialect of Zhangzhou (漳州; Hokkien: Tsiang-tsiu) Chinese, together with widespread use of Malay and English loan words. 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