Category Archives: Freddie Tan

Toli Shad Fish

Posted on 14/12/2020 by Gintai_昇泰

This is the Toli Shad, also known as Chinese herring, Ikan Terubok in Malay and local Teochew: Chi Kak Her. Up till the 1980s, this was a very popular dish eaten with Teochew porridge. It was always sliced to 20mm … Continue reading →

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Barracuda fish

Posted on 10/12/2020 by Gintai_昇泰

Scientific name : Sphyraena Teochew/Hockien : Sua Coon Malay : Ikan Kacang Barracuda is a large, predatory fish known for its fearsome appearance and ferocious behaviour. I have often been asked by those who are ignorant of this fish whether … Continue reading →

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Types of Eel Catfish

Posted on 06/12/2020 by Gintai_昇泰

Eel Catfish Scientific name: Ariidae Locally, there are 6 species of catfish. Striped Eel Catfish, Teochew : Sua Muar( 砂鳗) Hokkien : Thor Sat Malay : Ikan Sembilang Karang Eel Catfish, Teachew : Wuea Cher(刷 or 月鼠) Hokkien : Thor … Continue reading →

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A short write-up on Spotted Scat fish 金鼓(jīn gǔ)

Posted on 25/11/2020 by Gintai_昇泰

Spotted Scat Scientific Name: Scatophagus argus Mandarin 金鼓(jīn gǔ) Local Malay : Ketang Local Hokkien /Teochew: Kim Kor Size: Standard length about 30 cm; total maximum length up to about 35 cm. Feeds on worms, crustaceans, insects and plant matter. … Continue reading →

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British author Jack Higgins

Posted on 09/08/2020 by Gintai_昇泰

Best selling author Jack Higgins rings a bell. However, the vision of those books that I read have no recollection. Most books I read usually have a lasting impression, including the plot and also the protagonists. The Judas Gate by … Continue reading →

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