Harpoon Spadefish 中江鱼

Harpoon Spadefish from Pontian has a unique sweet flavour that cannot be found elsewhere. It has a tender texture and is commonly steamed with 'cai po' (salted radish) or cooked with Assam gravy. There is a famous served dish in Pontian, known as Tiong Kang Bee Hon (中江米粉). Due to its strong distinct flavour, it is recommended to cook with heavy seasoning. It is rare fish species that can only be found in certain areas like Kukup, Pontian and Batu Pahat. Harpoon Spadefish’s head looks like a monkey so the Malay community also named it Ikan Monyet. 笨珍野生的中江鱼有别于来自其他海域的中江鱼，它的口味更加清甜。它通常搭配菜脯或亚参酱汁蒸煮。中江鱼以笨珍“中江米粉”闻名。它带有浓郁的口感，肉质柔软，建议搭配调味料一起享用。据说它品种稀有，只能在龟咯、笨珍、峇株巴辖（Batu Pahat）这一带才能找到，音译自Tongkang。中江鱼的头部长得像“猴子”，所以有些马来同胞也称它们为“Ikan Monyet”。

Chinese Name(s): 中江鱼 / 舯舡

Local Name(s): Ikan Kuku

Origin: Pontian 笨珍

Type: Wild Caught 野生

Flavour: Strong 浓郁

Texture: Tender 柔软

Cooking Method: Steam / Spicy Style 蒸 / 辛辣

Weight Loss after cleaning (whole fish): 35-40% ————————————————————————————————————