Basa fish

[jack daniels]

Just cooked it for the first time & it was lovely, cooked in milk in the oven with salt, pepper, parsley & butter (made a white sauce out of the liquer) served with petit pois and buttery mash......... mmmmmmmmm

Just wondered if anyone else has used this fish and how

tia

jd x

[hc4361]

You can cook basa (cobbler) in exactly the same way as you cook cod. It is used as a cheap alternative by many of the frozen fish product manufacturers.
I like it, but it does come a long way, from Vietnam and Thailand.

[woofgang]

yes, I think its much tastier than cod, more like plaice. I fry the fillet uncoated from frozen in a little oil turning once and letting each side get a little golden and crispy. I add a little butter and lemon or lime juice to the pan then serve piuring the pan juices over. Season with a little sea salt.

[jack daniels]

That sounds nice woofgang - I noticed on the bag to grill or bake only, might try frying it next time
thanks

[woofgang]

yes I thought that was a bit silly, I emailed Youngs about it..it nearly put me off buying the fish. The fillets are a little fragile, like a plaice fillet, which is why i say only turn once, let one side get well cooked and firm up before you turn it