Comments on: Hock Lye Seafood, Penang

By: Lilian

Lilian — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:43:39 +0000

criz – We asked the taukeh soh if it is koay kau but she said loong tan. Thanks for that info on the fish.

plamabstract – Criz has explained, it is garoupa family.

Mary – Hi Mary, so sorry I missed this comment. Thanks for your kind offer on the seeds. Someone is mailing me some from USA. But thanks again. Gong Xi Fa Cai to you and hope you have a wonderful eating adventure back home.

By: Criz Lai

Criz Lai — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:33:37 +0000

Loong Tan is actually the bigger version of grouper (koay kao/kerapu) when they grow up to more than 10kg (The best size for a grouper is below 1.5kg). No doubt the flesh would be tougher compared to the smaller ones, restaurants/hawkers would use them because they can earn more with the big meaty portions.

I’m glad you managed to find your way there. It could be such a maze if you do not know the area well.

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Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:51:30 +0000

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By: plasmabstract

plasmabstract — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 16:42:11 +0000

That “dragon egg” fish looks like a whale shark.

By: Mary Voon

Mary Voon — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 13:17:07 +0000

Hi Lilian,
I read your blogs esp your food blogs regularly. They are very informative and entertaining too! Keep it up!
I’m writing regarding your previous blog abt herbs. I know Jusco One Utama KL sells some of them (potted ones) and you can find packet of seeds too from some garden centres in kl. I am from Penang but live in the UK now and here you can get them easily. If you are really keen and have problems getting hold of the seeds, I could help by getting you some from the UK and passing them to you when I come back for CNY sometime this month.