Fish Dictionary - Building a List from my Cooking Journey

Keeping this to keep my memory clear and for all of you out there whom also want to learn about the different type of Fish out there that we consume from some of the experts out there. If the information is incorrect please do leave a comment below.

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English Name: Kao Pomfret (Ranking 1st in Pomfret World)
Chinese Name: 斗大鲳 Dao Dai Chong
Malay Name: Ikan Bawal Selatan
Exterior: It has grey n shining layer on the skin.
Recipes:

1. Steamed Pomfret Fish Restaurant 清蒸 Style Recipe

Photo Credit to M25


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English Name: White Pomfret (Ranking 2nd in Pomfret World)
Chinese Name: 白鲳
Malay Name: Ikan Bawal Putih
Recipes:

1. Steamed Pomfret Fish Restaurant 清蒸 Style Recipe

Photo Credit to Ocean Pacific Cold Storage

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English Name: Black Pomfret (Ranking 3rd in Pomfret World)
Chinese Name: 黑鲳
Malay Name: Ikan Bawal Hitam
Taste: good for deep fry n coated with sambal
Recipes that can be used:

1. Sweet & Sour Fish Recipe
2. Fried Fish with Soya Sauce and Shallots

Photo Credit to An Raj Fish Product Industries Ltd


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English Name: Cod
Chinese Name: 鳕鱼
Malay Name: Kod

1. Steamed Pomfret Fish Restaurant 清蒸 Style Recipe
2. Uber Delicious Sous Vide Citrus Soy Fish
3. Baked Fish on top of Broccoli and Shiitake Mushroom
4. Delicious Miso Crusted Fillets
5. Fried Fish with Soya Sauce and Shallots

Photo Credit to Fishdelish


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English Name: Seven Star Garoupa/Grouper
Chinese Name: 七星石斑
Malay Name: Ikan Kerapu

1. Steamed Pomfret Fish Restaurant 清蒸 Style Recipe
2. Sweet & Sour Fish Recipe
3. Fried Fish with Soya Sauce and Shallots

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English Name: Mouse Garoupa/Grouper
Chinese Name: 老鼠石斑
Malay Name: Ikan Kerapu

1. Steamed Pomfret Fish Restaurant 清蒸 Style Recipe
2. Sweet & Sour Fish Recipe
3. Fried Fish with Soya Sauce and Shallots

Photo Credit to Malaysian Grouper Fishes


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English Name: Salmon
Chinese Name: 三文鱼

1. Uber Delicious Sous Vide Citrus Soy Fish
2. Baked Fish on top of Broccoli and Shiitake Mushroom
3. Delicious Miso Crusted Fillets
4. Home Cured 'smoked' Salmon 'gravlax' style

Photo Credit to The Meat House Blog


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English Name: Threadfin / Indian Salmon
Malay Name: Ikan Kurau
Chinese Name: 午鱼
Hokkien Name: Ngoh Hee
Teochews: Ngou Herh

1. Sweet & Sour Fish Recipe
2. Fried Fish with Soya Sauce and Shallots

Photo Credit to Chinese Cooking Recipe.net


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English Name: Spanish Mackerel/Seer Fish
Malay Name: Ikan Tenggiri Batang

1. Sweet & Sour Fish Recipe
   
2. Fried Fish with Soya Sauce and Shallots



3. Oven Broil Fish

Photo Credit to Dreams Time


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English Name: Seabass
Chinese Name: 鲈鱼
Malay Name: Ikan Siakap

1. Sweet & Sour Fish Recipe
2. Oven Broil Fish
3. Fried Fish with Soya Sauce and Shallots

Photo Credit to Fish Fanatics


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Malay Name: Kampung Fish
Chinese Name: 甘望鱼
Teochews Name: Kammong Fish
Taste: The meat is very sweet. Good for making assam laksa.

1. Oven Broil Fish
2. Fried Fish with Soya Sauce and Shallots

Photo Credit to Puca Signature's Blog


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English Name: Tuna
Chinese Name: 金枪鱼
Malay Name: Ikan Kayu
Photo Credit to Aqua Best


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English Name: Stingray/Skate/Skate Wings
Chinese Name: 黄貂鱼
Malay Name: Ikan Pari

1. Oven Broil Fish

Photo Credit to Chef Resources


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English Name: Sardine
Chinese Name: 沙丁鱼
Malay Name: Ikan Selayang/Tamban

1. Oven Broil Fish

Photo Credit to Kyoto Foodie


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English Name: Yellowtail Snapper/Yellow Streaked Snapper
Chinese Name: 黄尾鲷鱼
Malay Name: Ikan Jenahak Jalur Kuning

1. Steamed Pomfret Fish Restaurant 清蒸 Style Recipe
2. Sweet & Sour Fish Recipe
3. Fried Fish with Soya Sauce and Shallots

Photo Credit to Ratemy Fish


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English Name: Red Snapper
Chinese Name: 红鲷鱼
Malay Name: Ikan Merah

1. Steamed Pomfret Fish Restaurant 清蒸 Style Recipe
2. Sweet & Sour Fish Recipe
3. Fried Fish with Soya Sauce and Shallots

Photo Credit to Vin Sullivan

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English Name: Halibut
Chinese Name: 大比目鱼
Malay Name: Ikan Halibut

1. Steamed Pomfret Fish Restaurant 清蒸 Style Recipe
2. Baked Fish on top of Broccoli and Shiitake Mushroom

Photo Credit to Bon Vivant


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