CURRY FISH HEAD JLN PEEL

Ask for fish head curry along Jln. Peel and you will be directed to a wooden shed, but don't get shocked by this hidden within is the pleasures to ones taste.

The salted fish head floats in a tamarind-based curry, its sour tangy taste cutting through the rich milk cream broth. After rehydrating the dried salted fish heads for 2 days the fish is tender and juicy. True fish head aficionados will tell you the best part is the eye. And aye, the eye is full of gooey goodness here Sedap indeed!.

The fish heads could be red or white snapper (jenahak) or grouper (kerapu), etc., depending on what is available in stock, my personal favorite is the white snapper. A claypot fish head curry good for four is about $5 and the non-meat side dishes cost about $2 each. Expect at least a 15-minute wait for the fish head, which is cooked upon demand.

Over a dozen dishes can be ordered served with rice, including curry tiger prawns, steamed fish, egg fu yung and vegetables. (above is tofu with minced pork with spring onions)

coming up...... (exotic Bangkok street food)