Seafood
Horsehead Tilefish
Elongated compressed body with a steep, square forehead；White triangular mark behind the eye；Pink body and yellow stripes on the tail fin.
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3 identity clues
- Elongated compressed body with a steep, square forehead
- White triangular mark behind the eye
- Pink body and yellow stripes on the tail fin
Names in other languages
- 繁體中文
- 馬頭魚
- English
- Horsehead Tilefish
- Bahasa Indonesia
- Ikan tilefish
- Tagalog
- Isdang tilefish na rosas
What is it?
The illustration shows Japanese horsehead tilefish (Branchiostegus japonicus). The market name may cover similar species; confirm with the fishmonger when buying.
How to identify it
The illustration shows Japanese horsehead tilefish (Branchiostegus japonicus). The market name may cover similar species; confirm with the fishmonger when buying. Elongated compressed body with a steep, square forehead; White triangular mark behind the eye; Pink body and yellow stripes on the tail fin. Check head shape, body shape and markings together; colour alone is not sufficient.
Common Hong Kong household uses
Steam, pan-fry or cook thoroughly.
Choosing & preparing
Match the whole head profile and body to the vendor name; pink colour alone cannot confirm tilefish. 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 Horsehead Tilefish, check elongated body with a steep forehead. If uncertain, verify the label or ask the employer before using it.
Useful market phrase
唔該，我想要馬頭魚，請幫我確認名稱同用途。Meaning: I would like Horsehead Tilefish, please. Help me confirm its name and use.
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