Chinese Silver Pomfret
| [White Pomfret,
Pampus chinensis]
This tropical Indo-West Pacific fish is found from the Persian Gulf to southern Japan and is not a pomfret but a butterfish. It can grow to 15 inches but the photo specimen is about 9 inches and weighed 1/2 pound, a typical market size here in Los Angeles. |
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Pomfret is one of the most sought after fish in India and Southeast Asia due to it's delicate white flesh with subtile "non-fishy" flavor. It is often deep fried and must be handled carefully because it will disintigrate if abused. A half pounder fits very well in a wok with oil about 1-1/2" deep in the center. Heat oil to 375°F and fry 5 minutes on one side, turn carefully and fry 3 minutes on the other side. |
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