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Symbolising an abundance of everything good in the new year, Soy Baked Sea Perch with Spinach in Bonito Sauce (年年有余 日式焗鲈鱼) has got to be my favourite dish on Amara’s CNY A Propitious Reunion menu! 💕
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Belonging to the same family as cod fish, I absolutely love how the sea perch has that iconic flaky & tender texture of the fish meat but slightly less oily than cod fish, which makes it less surfeiting. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 According to Executive Chef Charles Goh, this characteristic also allows the fish to absorb the flavours of the sauce better while retaining its firm texture, & he is absolutely right on that! ✔
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As a fan of Japanese cuisine, the intense bonito taste which imparts a rich seafood taste really appealed to me, which I felt was extremely complementary to the fish. 😋😋😋 If you’re a fan of seafood, this dish would be your thing! Paired with a bed of nicely-blanched spinach & topped with fresh cherry tomatoes & edamame, this sure was the highlight of my meal. 🤤
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What a LAVISH FISH! Loved it! ❤❤❤