Bocourti (Pangasius Catfish)

Bocourti (Pangasius catfish) is known as Mekong catfish and shark catfish. This particular variety has become popular in Mekong Delta fishfarms in the past ten years. The Bocourti is a fresh water fish.

The adult bocourti can reach 1.30 metre and weigh up to 45 kilograms. Despite its shark-like appearance, the bocourti is very inoffensive. Omnivirous, it eats mostly shellfish, small fish and algae.

Bocourti is boneless. It has fine white flesh and a pronounced taste.

Useful tips for cooking bocourti
For more tips and suggestions, click on Cooking Methods - Fish.

You can find fresh bocourti fillets in your METRO fishmonger?s display.

The semi-fatty flesh of the bocourti adapts well to all methods of cooking but is especially delicious when steamed, pan-fried or baked in parchment. Overall, experts agree that bocourti is quite similar to sole and can be cooked in the same manner.

For delicious bocourti recipes, click on METRO.ca

Nutritional Value and Storage Life
Nutritional value
Bocourti is a semi-fatty fish. For the weight conscious, poaching, steaming or cooking in parchment would be the methods of choice.

Bocourti is an excellent source of protein and very high in vitamins A and C, calcium and iron.

Storage Life
Fresh bocourti should be prepared as soon as possible following purchase.

	Refrigerator 4° C (40° F)	Freezer -18° C (-4° F)
Fresh bocourti (Pangasius catfish)	1 to 2 days	4 to 6 months
Frozen bocourti	1 to 2 days	-