Shrimp Scad 吉打鲹

Shrimp Scad from Pontian has a unique sweet flavour that cannot be found elsewhere. It is suitable for pan-frying as its flavour is medium, neither too mild nor too strong. It is widely consumed because of its availability, size, high-quality meat and taste. One of the most popular cooking methods is to cut the fish back and spread sambal on it. For those who adore spicy food, it will definitely be one of your favourite dishes. 笨珍野生的吉打鲹有别于来自其他海域的吉打鲹，它的口味更加清甜。它适合煎炸，因为它的味道不会太浓郁，也不会太清淡。它闻名国外，鱼肉鲜美，口感佳。比较受欢迎的烹饪方式，是把它的鱼背剖开，涂满辛辣的叁巴，对于爱吃辣的人来说，就是一道美味无比的佳肴。 Chinese Name(s): 吉打鲹 Local Name(s): Latapan Origin: Pontian 产地：笨珍 Type: Wild Caught 种类：野生 Flavour: Medium 口味：中等 Texture: Medium 肉质：中等 Cooking Method: Pan Fry 烹煮方式：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 ———————————————————————————————————————— As known as Latapan, this fish taste similar to it's cousin, yellow-tail scad. Simply fry it for a taste of local cuisine 味道与黄尾鲹相近，俗称Latapan。简单的煎炸，就能品尝到浓浓的本地风味。

• Origin: Pontian / 产地：笨珍
• Wild Caught / 野生捕捞
• 100% Preservatives Free / 绝无防腐
• Each pack contains 4~7 fish / 每份含 4~7 只
• For best quality, consume within 3 months from purchase / 购买后3个月内食用，品质最佳

How To Make: Portugese-Style Spicy Baked Scad

Ingredients

• 6 pcs Dried Chili – with seeds, soaked to hydrate
• 3 pcs Red Chili – with seeds
• 1 pcs Red Birds Eye Chili – with seeds (optional)
• 1 medium size Red Onion
• 4 pcs Shallots
• 1/2 thumb-size Ginger
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 pcs Lemongrass – bashed
• 1 Lime – juiced
• 1 tsp Tauchu (fermented soybean paste)
• 2 tsp Cooking Oil
• 2 tsp Fish Sauce
• 1 medium size Shrimp Scad – cleaned
• 1 pcs Banana Leaf – cleaned
• 3 pcs Okras/Ladyfingers – thick slices
• 4 tbsp Water
• Pinch of salt, white pepper & sugar – to taste
• 2 pcs Kaffir Lime Leaves – julienne
• Aluminum foil or parchment paper – as parcel
• 1/4 stalk Scallions – julienne

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 200 deg. C
2. Blitz all the chili paste ingredients in a food processor to a fine paste
3. In a non-stick pan, fry the sambal until fragrant and oils separated. Add in water a bit at a time to prevent paste from burning. Once done, season with salt, pepper and sugar to taste
4. Lay the banana leaf on aluminum foil. Take 1 spoonful of the sambal and spread as bed. Then place the fish. Pour in & smother the remaining sambal paste onto the scad. Scatter the julienne kaffir lime leaves and sliced okras. Fold the foil to seal. On an heat-proof tray, place the parcel into the oven and let it cook for 20 minutes.
5. Once done, slice the foil to open the parcel. Garnish with chopped scallions. Serve with side of 1/4 portion warm rice (cut the carbs).

Also Try: Filipino Style Fish Burger

Sources: https://projekekonomakan.wordpress.com/2017/06/10/recipe-portuguese-style-spicy-baked-scad/