Product Information
Description
Ottan Parai Dry Fish (Dry Torpedo Scad / ஓட்டன் பாறை கருவாடு) is a popular and very distinct premium variety of the Parai (Trevally/Scad) family, prized for its sleek structure and high meat yield.
Here is the simple breakdown:
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What it is: It is made from fresh Ottan Parai fish, which is easily identified by its long, somewhat cylindrical, hard-scaled body. The fish is cleaned, scored along its thick muscular sides so salt settles deeply, and dried under the intense coastal sun.
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Taste & Texture: It is a very meaty and sturdy dried fish with firm, dark-toned flesh. When cooked, it offers a solid, satisfying bite with very few fine bones, featuring an intensely robust, rich, and deeply savory Karuvadu flavor.
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How it’s cooked: After a quick soak and rinse in warm water to soften the dense meat, it is excellent for deep or shallow frying with a thick coating of chili and pepper spices. Because its thick chunks hold together perfectly without flaking apart, it is a top choice for slow-simmered, garlic-heavy Ottan Parai Karuvadu Thokku or tangy, spicy village-style tamarind curries.