Seafood
Noodlefish
Very small slender fish bodies; Milky white and partly translucent; Scales inconspicuous and eyes appear as dark dots.
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3 identity clues
- Very small slender fish bodies
- Milky white and partly translucent
- Scales inconspicuous and eyes appear as dark dots
Names in other languages
- 繁體中文
- 白飯魚
- English
- Noodlefish
- Bahasa Indonesia
- Ikan es kecil
- Tagalog
- Maliit na isdang noodlefish
How to identify it
Check these features together: Very small slender fish bodies; Milky white and partly translucent; Scales inconspicuous and eyes appear as dark dots. Colour alone is not sufficient. For packaged Noodlefish, 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 with eggs or in congee.
Choosing & preparing
Confirm the supplied name and source, remove foreign material, keep chilled and cook thoroughly. 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 Noodlefish, check very small slender fish bodies. If uncertain, verify the label or ask the employer before using it.
Useful market phrase
唔該，我想要白飯魚，請幫我確認名稱同用途。Meaning: I would like Noodlefish, please. Help me confirm its name and use.
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