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Flathead Fish
- Broad flattened head with body tapering rearward
- Mottled brown-grey colour
- Bony head ridges are visible
Seafood
Flathead Fish
Broad flattened head with body tapering rearward; Mottled brown-grey colour; Bony head ridges are visible.
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3 identity clues
- Broad flattened head with body tapering rearward
- Mottled brown-grey colour
- Bony head ridges are visible
Names in other languages
- 繁體中文
- 牛鰍
- English
- Flathead Fish
- Bahasa Indonesia
- Ikan kepala pipih
- Tagalog
- Isdang patag ang ulo
How to identify it
Check these features together: Broad flattened head with body tapering rearward; Mottled brown-grey colour; Bony head ridges are visible. Colour alone is not sufficient. For packaged Flathead Fish, confirm the name, ingredients or intended use on the original label. Ask the vendor about loose food; never taste to identify it.
Common confusion
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Snakehead Fish
- Long cylindrical body and snake-like head
- Dark mottling with a paler belly
- Dorsal fin extends along much of the back
How to identify it
Flathead Fish: Broad flattened head with body tapering rearward. For Snakehead Fish, look for long cylindrical body and snake-like head. Confirm the original name, ingredients or use as well; colour does not make the products interchangeable.
Common Hong Kong household uses
Cook in fish soup or pan-fry thoroughly.
Choosing & preparing
Ask the fishmonger to confirm and clean the flathead; avoid hard spines around the head. 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 Flathead Fish, check broad flattened head with body tapering rearward. If uncertain, verify the label or ask the employer before using it.
Useful market phrase
唔該，我想要牛鰍，請幫我確認名稱同用途。Meaning: I would like Flathead Fish, please. Help me confirm its name and use.
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