How the fish looked like out from the fire
Now…this is the way to enjoy fish in the jungle! Having just fished them out of the water, these fishes went straight for a jungle style cooking . Having taken the fish out from the fire, it was absolutely charred on the outside. We had doubts that the fish was eatable.
“Kopek saja sisik tu…” said our guide to us. The scales formed a natural ‘foil’ to protect the inner flesh from burning. Slowly, we peeled the scales and skin to reveal gorgeous white succulent meat.
The scales formed a protective ‘foil’
The scales and skin peels off easily.
My initial reaction was that the fish is going to be extremely dry. Wrong again. The cooked flesh inside was really moist and soft. The fish… cooked just right.
Can’t get better than this
With a packet of Nasi Lemak for each of us, fish cooked in the jungle is just perfect. A fishing trip at a remote location, no one but yourselves for miles around, surrounded by lush tropical jungle…what more can one asks for (or in this case we). Can’t get fish anymore fresh than this.
The fish was awesome with nasi lemak...petai would make it even better!
What’s left of my fish
The silence during ‘makan’ time says it all. Everyone enjoyed the fish thoroughly. I wish I could have somehow recorded the entire experience and repeat it over and over again. It was heaven.
hi keong,
great story n great pics. and i learnt a new way to do fish. i can believe the fish were delicious. the scales do act as a heat barrier.
you just made me feel like going fishing again!!
thank you!
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