Black Pomfret 黑鲳

Black Pomfret from Pontian has a hint of sweet taste in its savoury flavour that is unique and cannot be found elsewhere. Black Pomfret has darker skin colour, firmer texture and stronger flavour compared to Chinese Pomfret and White Pomfret. Although most people might recommend frying this fish, Black Pomfret from Pontian has such a delightful taste that is also tastes great when steamed with light seasoning. 笨珍野生的黑鲳有别于来自其他海域的黑鲳，它的口味更加清甜。黑鲳，比起白鲳和斗鲳鱼，色泽更深，口感较扎实，味道也较浓郁。虽然大多数人会选择煎炸黑鲳，但是笨珍的黑鲳是如此的清甜，即使少许调味清蒸都非常美味。

Chinese Name(s): 黑鲳

Local Name(s): Bawal Hitam

Origin: Pontian 笨珍

Type: Wild Caught 野生

Flavour: Strong 浓郁

Texture: Medium 中等

Cooking Method: Steam / Pan Fry 蒸 / 煎炸

Weight Loss after cleaning: 10-15%  ————————————————————————————————————

Who says Black Pomfrets are only good served fried? Black Pomfrets from Pontian tastes heavenly when steamed with light seasoning! 谁说黑鲳一定要香煎才好吃？笨珍黑鲳，简单清蒸也非常美味！

"How To Choose Fresh Pomfrets?"

Pomfret for steaming must be fresh enough to avoid any smell of fishiness as well as keeping tenderness of the fish meat after steamed. Really fresh Pomfret doesn’t require any seasoning prior to steaming. How to determine its freshness? First, check the eyes of the fish. Its eyes must be bright and clear, not cloudy. Then, make sure the fish body is firm yet not too soft when gently pressed. If possible, check also the gill to ensure it’s bright red in colour. As the opening of its gill is smaller than other fishes, so be gentle when lift opened.

How To Make: Pomfret with Ginger and Black Vinegar

Ingredients

• 1 black pomfret, substitute with any saltwater fish except mackerel
• 100 g ginger, Julienned
• 2 Tbsp black vinegar
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 Tbsp light soy sauce
• 2 Tbsp salt

Steps

1. Slice ginger. With a sharp knife, julienne the ginger and set aside.
2. Clean fish. Rub salt into the fish to remove the fishy smell, then rinse thoroughly.
3. Steam fish. On a heatproof dish, place fish and drizzle with 2 Tbsp black vinegar, 2 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sugar and top with julienned ginger. Steam on high heat for 15 to 20 minutes, until fish is fully cooked.
4. Plate and serve! Drizzle with more soy sauce if desired and serve hot.

Also Try: Indian Style Fried Pomfret

Sources: http://ieatishootipost.sg/singapore-fish-files-pomfrets-and-pompanos/ https://www.asianfoodchannel.com/en/recipes/pomfret-ginger-black-vinegar