Seafood
Hairtail
Very long flattened ribbon-like body; Shiny silver surface; Long dorsal fin and a tapering tail.
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3 identity clues
- Very long flattened ribbon-like body
- Shiny silver surface
- Long dorsal fin and a tapering tail
Names in other languages
- 繁體中文
- 帶魚
- English
- Hairtail
- Bahasa Indonesia
- Ikan layur
- Tagalog
- Isdang espada
How to identify it
Check these features together: Very long flattened ribbon-like body; Shiny silver surface; Long dorsal fin and a tapering tail. Colour alone is not sufficient. For packaged Hairtail, 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 sections by pan-frying, steaming or braising.
Choosing & preparing
Ask the vendor to gut and portion it; watch for small bones and sharp teeth, and do not identify by silver colour alone. 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 Hairtail, check very long flattened ribbon-like body. If uncertain, verify the label or ask the employer before using it.
Useful market phrase
唔該，我想要帶魚，請幫我確認名稱同用途。Meaning: I would like Hairtail, please. Help me confirm its name and use.
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