Redfish ? ? ? ..................

spider


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Message Posted:
20/03/2011 21:12

I have been given a bag of this tonight and I have never ever seen it before dose anyone know how to cook it ? I must say it dose not look enjoyable at all Have you had it if so what is it like please..



Thanks for any help.







Spider,X

simbas



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Message Posted:
20/03/2011 21:14

Is it Talapia ? if it is , grill , fry or bake it

Simbas

spider


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Message Posted:
20/03/2011 21:17

simbas I have no idea it just says redfish You did not say if whatever you had was good









Spider,X

simbas



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Message Posted:
20/03/2011 21:36

Oh yes , it's a mildish fish , i put it in a bag with Obe Ata { african spices } for a few hrs , it's original use is for making soup but i used it by mistake yrs ago , it's delicious everyone loves it

Simbas

spider


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Message Posted:
20/03/2011 21:41

Thank you, well if it is the same redfish ? I may make a fish soup..as I have no African spices LOL I guess I could even try to curry it ?







Spider,X

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
20/03/2011 21:44

Pat, did you boil it?

Brinsley


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Message Posted:
20/03/2011 21:48

There's only two things that smell of fish and one is.......................................................................!



Richard

rowlo



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Message Posted:
20/03/2011 22:05

smells like fish ? tastes like chicken ?

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
20/03/2011 22:11

Calm down Richard - I know you're making up for lost time. )

lovingcyprus


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Message Posted:
20/03/2011 22:57

If I were you I'd give it to the cat

simbas



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Message Posted:
21/03/2011 07:41

No Bill i fry it , i prefer it , i have never tried to boil it , but no reason why one shouldn't .

Simbas

simbas



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Message Posted:
21/03/2011 07:47

Maria , you could sort of concoct a version .

Salt

Coriander

Sugar

Onion

Marjoram

Paprika

Chilli pepper

Red bell peppers

Sage

Dill

But i don't know the quantities , if you want me to bring some over let me know nearer the time , or i will forget . I use it on all meats too

Take care , Pat

swannee7


Joined: 21/08/2009
Posts: 394

Message Posted:
21/03/2011 19:59

Hi Spider. You said the fish came in a bag. Was it frozen or fresh? Given that you were presented with the fish in Cyprus, I wonder if it might be red mullet? These are usually 'presented' two or three at a time on a plate as they're not big and by the time you've removed the head, tail and backbone, the remaining flesh is soon demolished! Particularly good with a few chips & local salad and we prefer red mullet grilled. There is also the grey mullet but red is more common in the Med'n areas.



Simbas - doesn't tilapia originate in Africa, around the lakes of E.Africa? Quite a tasty fish I believe but if it has been imported/frozen, do thaw out well before cooking. Much the same size as sea bass but not as tasty imo !



Let us know the results (cooking & taste) and if you are able to identify the type of fish you've been given.

swannee7


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Message Posted:
21/03/2011 20:03

Spider - just had a thought. If you haven't already, why not show the fish to Guido & Lilli ? They may be able to identify them for you. ( If you can get over to Lapta i.e. ! )

spider


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Message Posted:
21/03/2011 20:30

Thanks all for your help and sorry I looked on here a little too late ! Just had it tonight Vic is not a lover of fish that may have bones in as he is always the unfortunate and ends up with the one and only bone, as did happen tonight He just loves his skate After defrosting and a blooming hard job removing it from the bone I took the very easy...cowards way out and poached it in the oven with a little milk,butter and fresh parsley It turned out very tasty.Still no idea what it was although very tasty.. the red skin,fin and tail were simmered up for a much better fish soup tomorrow adding some prawns and noodles. I must say I would not buy this fish either fresh or frozen because just the look of it was enough to pass it by ! Please look out for my new thread SHARK ATTACK



Spider,X

valarius


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Message Posted:
21/03/2011 22:05

If your not in class tomorrow we will know why LOL