Basa Fish Fillets, Boneless

A clean, mild white fillet that takes on whatever sauce it meets. Trimmed boneless and skinless, with a firm enough body to sear without falling apart.

What It Is

Fillets of farmed pangasius, a freshwater catfish from the Mekong basin. The cut is the whole side, trimmed of belly fat, blood line and skin. Flesh is white to pale pink, fine grained, and stays moist at high heat.

Where It Comes From

Farmed in managed ponds in Vietnam, processed in HACCP-certified plants and frozen individually, not pressed into a block.

Specifications

• 2 kg net weight per box, 6–9 fillets
• 150–220 g per fillet, 3–5 cm thick at the shoulder
• Boneless, skinless, belly trim removed
• Individually quick frozen, no glaze

State

Raw and frozen. No brine, no phosphate and no water added, so the fillet does not shrink to half its size in the pan.

Storage and Thawing

• Keep at −18 °C or below
• Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then pat very dry
• Use within 24 hours of thawing; do not refreeze

Shelf Life and Delivery

12 months from the production date on the box. Shipped frozen in an insulated liner with gel packs; move it straight to the freezer on arrival.

How to Cook

• Season, then sear skin-side down in a hot pan for a crisp crust
• Steam with ginger, scallion and a splash of soy
• Coat and deep-fry for a light batter
• Poach gently in a coconut curry, adding the fillet in the last 6 minutes

Allergens

Contains fish. Packed in a facility that also handles shellfish and crustaceans.