Channa fish
The channa, commonly known as “snakehead”, is certainly one of the most exotic fish that can be found at your Metro fishmonger’s counter.
The channa can measure close to one metre and as the
ability to breathe when out of the water for long periods.Its
delicate, firm and boneless flesh lends itself to a wide range of
cooking methods.
There are about two dozen species in the channa fish family and
they almost all come from the Orient, mostly China. Asians have
been eating this fish for a long time and many believe the channa
has medicinal virtues in that it is thought to accelerate healing
of wound and surgical incisions.
Your METRO fish expert stocks channa fillets.
- Channa flesh is quite versatile and can therefore be cooked in many different ways, from steaming to marinating and grilling.
- It can also be smoked or dried without altering its unique flavour.
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Channa is an excellent source of vitamins A, B6 and niacin. It also provides an appreciable amount of potassium, phosphorous, calcium and selenium.
| Refrigerator 4° C (40° F) | Freezer -18° C (-4° F) | |
| Fresh channa | 1 to 2 days | 4 to 6 months |
| Cooked channa | 1 to 2 days | ------ |
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