Comments on: Salmon head and asparagus soup

By: Scott at Realepicurean

Scott at Realepicurean — Sat, 02 May 2009 17:22:31 +0000

I’ve seen dishes with fish heads before – mainly cod – but never tried one. I’m not too squeemish so would give it a go.

By: Pia

Pia — Sat, 02 May 2009 17:00:14 +0000

I’m sure the soup tasted fantastic. I used fish heads and shrimp heads to make broth also, but kid-friendly with the fish head swimming in the middle of the soup bowl, I’m not sure. My daughter would not have a sip even if I paid her.

By: bayi

bayi — Sat, 02 May 2009 06:47:13 +0000

Fish head is a delicacy in Malaysia. Initially it was a Chinese dish but now the other races have joined in the culinary adventure. Fish head curry is a very popular dish and it’s not uncommon to see people queueing for this dish during lunch. Go for the type with more flesh to enjoy the dish more. Okra is added into the curry which is thick and aromatic. Some recipes use coconut milk but this can be substituted with yoghurt which is healthier.

You must try this dish when you are in Penang. It is usually done by the Indian Muslims (known as “Mamak” locally, though the term is sometimes perceived to be derogative). In the Malay language, fish head curry is called “kari kepala ikan”. Make sure you get to taste this exotic dish. A fish head dish with a whole head costs between RM30.00 and RM45.00.