Basa Fish

Also Known As : River cobbler, Vietnamese cobbler, Swai

Technical Name : Pangasius bocourti

Descriptions
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Non-vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has a mild fish flavour.

Usage Tips

Basa Fish can be stored in an airtight container or cling wrap in a refrigerator.
It can be prepared by broiling, grilling, baking and pan-frying.
It can be served with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice or with sauces like lemon butter sauce.
It can be used in Indian fish curries. It can also be served with some couscous or brown rice.

Common names and forms

Boneless Basa Fish

Description

One of the species of catfish is Basa fish which belongs to the family Pangasiidae, native to the Mekong and Chao Phraya basins in Indochina. It has large, white fillets with no bones, and light, firm, moist flesh. It has a stout, heavy body and grows to a maximum length of 120 cm. It is a popular food fish across the world.

Health benefits

Basa fish is a good source of high-quality protein that helps in the growth and repair of the body's tissues.⁽¹⁾
It is low in calories and high in protein which keeps the body feel fuller for longer.⁽¹⁾
Omega-3 fatty acids in it can help to lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart diseases.⁽¹⁾

Selection Guide

Basa fish is available in supermarkets in packaged frozen fillets. Go for basa fish with snow-white flesh as it indicates the highest quality, closely followed by light pink flesh. Avoid fillets that have turned yellow either from lack of oxygen in the water or from poor quality water.

Note

Consumption of basa fish can cause food poisoning if not properly cooked before eating it to minimize.⁽²⁾

Resource & Links

(1,2) https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/basa-fish#nutrition

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