Country of origin: Malaysia (Farmed)
Mandarin: 红鸡, 红鱼
Hokkien: Ang Kui
Malay: Ikan Merah
$3/100G, $30/KG
Specify how you want your tail section prepared and we will do it for you, or select untouched and we will simply descale the fish.
An affordable alternative compared to threadfin, as the meat has a fine and firm texture and is an excellent source of protein, Vitamin B12 & B6.
Cooking methods for a tail section is similar to cooking whole red snappers, just that you would have more value for money if your family does not eat fish heads.
Popular table-sized fish that is used for steamboats or Cantonese-styled steamed fish for home cooking, as well as Assam fish.
Great value for money, tail is 'less valuable' than fillets simply because demand is not as high compared to fillets that are softer and boneless, but for experienced chefs, tails are very worth the purchase!