Indian Threadfin / Ikan Kurau / 大顺丰鱼 sold in kilograms ggi12345100

The Indian Threadfin, also known as Ikan Kurau, is a valuable food fish with elongated, deep bodies and long, trailing dorsal fin rays that give it its distinctive name. It is a high-priced delicacy in Southeast Asia, prized for its soft, fine-textured meat that is said to boost milk supply in lactating mothers and is excellent for babies. While carnivorous, it is typically cooked by steaming, pan-frying, or baking. 

Main Characteristics
Appearance:
Elongated body with a golden-olive color, sometimes with faint dusky lines. 

Fin Ray:
Known for its prominent, long, thread-like rays in its dorsal fin. 

Habitat:
Inhabits shallow, muddy, and sandy areas of the continental shelf, often near estuaries and sometimes entering rivers. 

Diet:
A carnivore that feeds primarily on small benthic crustaceans (like prawns and crabs) and small fishes, with the amount of fish eaten increasing as the threadfin grows larger. 

Value:
A highly-prized foodfish with a high price point, making it a sought-after commodity in the region. 

Edible Value
Delicacy:
Considered a delicacy in South East Asia, especially in Singapore and Malaysia. 

Maternal Health:
The meat and bones are believed to be beneficial for pregnant mothers, particularly for increasing breast milk supply. 

Baby Food:
The soft bones and meat are often used as one of the first solid foods for weaning babies. 

Preparation:
Can be eaten fresh, dried, or salted and is commonly prepared by steaming, pan-frying, broiling, or baking. 

主要特征与食用价值
肉质特性：
肉色洁白，口感细腻爽脆，鱼油丰富，入口即化。
营养价值：
含有丰富的鱼油、DHA、牛磺酸、蛋白质、微量元素等，对心脑血管健康和大脑发育有益。
烹饪方式：
非常适合清蒸，也能用于煮粥，因其少刺且肉质细腻，适合儿童食用。
市场地位：
被誉为“鱼王”之一，是老饕趋之若鹜的珍贵海鱼，市场价格较高。
不同地区称谓与分类
马来西亚：:常被称为“顺风鱼”或Ikan Kurau。
香港：:称为马友鱼。
台湾：:称为“午仔魚” (午鱼)。
英文名：:Threadfin。
其他别称：:也可能与“黑午鱼”等名贵鱼类相关联