Time to give freshwater fish a go

Aquatic treasures: Norizan (left) and her friend Haliza Hashim showing off the freshwater fish dishes they prepared for a cooking competition held in conjunction with the Let’s Eat Freshwater Fish and Aquaculture programme.

JOHOR BARU: Freshwater fish are often shunned by the uninitiated due to their “muddy” taste, but prepared properly, they can be both delectable and affordable.

For kindergarten teacher Norizan Ahmad, the key to eliminating the muddy and fishy taste that many people dislike is to soak the freshwater fish in tamarind water for about 15 minutes before cooking.