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dogfish2

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bassa
« on: February 27, 2005, 10:39:47 AM »
some friends were talking about bassa fish being on the market and what it tasted like. what kind of fish is bassa? thanks
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Athezone

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Re: bassa
« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2005, 11:03:14 AM »
Short for bandsaw and is salted bass ;D.
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Fish Assassin

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Re: bassa
« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2005, 11:11:03 AM »
It's white fleshed and can be found in the frozen fish department at Super Store.
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Steelhead King

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Re: bassa
« Reply #3 on: February 27, 2005, 11:21:37 AM »
tasted really close to sole but a touch firmer....  Its great for pan fry with lemon pepper or poach in a cream sauce.
« Last Edit: February 27, 2005, 05:58:41 PM by Steelhead King »
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Sam Salmon

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Re: bassa
« Reply #4 on: February 27, 2005, 01:40:03 PM »
It's Farmed Catfish-sometimes from Vietnam sometimes from the southern USA.
« Last Edit: February 27, 2005, 05:01:53 PM by Sam Salmon »
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Gooey

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Re: bassa
« Reply #5 on: February 27, 2005, 06:15:39 PM »
My fish is from singapore where bassa is quite popular.  I have only ever had it as skinned fillets, I would be surprised if it turned out to be a catfish. 

All I can tell you is that is is a tasty fish with frim white flesh, we actually have som in the meet keeper right now!
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Gooey

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Re: bassa
« Reply #6 on: March 01, 2005, 07:04:52 AM »
I had some basa last night, and the guy saying they were cat fish got me thinking...here's a pic any how:

http://www.bowpanseafoods.com.au/photos/fish/basa_hypopthalmus.jpg

They are kinda catfish looking, its no wonder they sell them skinned and filleted.  Largest source now iis indeed aqua culture.

I enjoyed my meal al the same, tasty little fish!
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