Seafood
Filefish
Laterally flattened body with an erect dorsal spine; Grey-brown or patterned skin; Rough skin and a small mouth.
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3 identity clues
- Laterally flattened body with an erect dorsal spine
- Grey-brown or patterned skin
- Rough skin and a small mouth
Names in other languages
- 繁體中文
- 沙鯭
- English
- Filefish
- Bahasa Indonesia
- Ikan ayam-ayam
- Tagalog
- Isdang filefish
How to identify it
Check these features together: Laterally flattened body with an erect dorsal spine; Grey-brown or patterned skin; Rough skin and a small mouth. Colour alone is not sufficient. For packaged Filefish, confirm the name, ingredients or intended use on the original label. Ask the vendor about loose food; never taste to identify it.
Common Hong Kong household uses
Cook skinned fish by steaming, frying or braising.
Choosing & preparing
Ask the fishmonger to confirm filefish and remove tough skin and spines; a skinned portion needs label confirmation. Separate raw and cooked food and utensils; wash hands and clean surfaces after raw handling, and cook thoroughly.
Storage
Refrigerate at 4°C or below in a covered leak-proof container beneath ready-to-eat food; follow the date, freeze when needed and thaw in the refrigerator.
Helper tip
For Filefish, check laterally flattened body with an erect dorsal spine. If uncertain, verify the label or ask the employer before using it.
Useful market phrase
唔該，我想要沙鯭，請幫我確認名稱同用途。Meaning: I would like Filefish, please. Help me confirm its name and use.
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