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Bombay Duck

Harpadon nehereus Allergens: Fish
Bombay Duck

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Synodontidae
  • Primary Cuisine South Asian
  • Seasonality Year-Round (dried)
  • Source Fish (Harpadon nehereus)

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Bombay Duck ?

A type of lizardfish, often dried and salted, known for its strong, pungent, and savory umami flavor, especially in Indian cuisine.

Quel goût a le/la/l'Bombay Duck ?

Le/La/L'Bombay Duck a un goût salty, umami, pungent, briny avec des arômes strongly fishy, pungent, briny.

Taste
Salty, Umami, Pungent, Briny
Texture
Soft, Flaky (fresh); Crispy, Chewy (fried dried)
Aroma
Strongly Fishy, Pungent, Briny
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Valeurs nutritionnelles

Per 100 g
Calories85 kcal
Total Fat1 g
Saturated Fat0.3 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol50 mg
Protein18 g
Total Carbohydrate0 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Total Sugars0 g
Calcium20 mg
Iron0.5 mg
Potassium200 mg

Le secret du chef

When frying dried Bombay Duck, ensure it is thoroughly crisp to enjoy its unique texture and minimize its intense aroma. Soaking can reduce saltiness.

Substituts & Proportions pour Bombay Duck

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Bombay Duck est Dried Anchovies, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1 (adjust for intensity). Offers similar intense salty umami and can be crisped.

Substituts pour Bombay Duck avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Dried Anchovies Meilleur 1:1 (adjust for intensity) Offers similar intense salty umami and can be crisped.
Fish Sauce 1:1 (use sparingly) Adds intense umami and saltiness to dishes, liquid form.
Dried Shrimp 1:1 (crushed) Provides a different seafood umami and texture, slightly sweet.
Cured Sardines 1:1 Similar strong fish flavor, but typically oil-packed and less pungent.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Bombay Duck

  1. For dried Bombay Duck, check for a clean, uniform texture and absence of excessive moisture or mold.
  2. Fresh is rare outside of specific regions.

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Bombay Duck ?

  • Curries
  • fried as a crispy snack
  • stir-fries
  • chutneys
  • served with rice and dal
  • used as a flavor enhancer in various Indian dishes.

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Bombay Duck ?

Salty, Umami, Pungent, Briny Strongly Fishy, Pungent, Briny

Quel est un bon substitut pour Bombay Duck ?

Le meilleur substitut est Dried Anchovies (1:1 (adjust for intensity)). Offers similar intense salty umami and can be crisped.

Comment choisir et conserver le Bombay Duck ?

For dried Bombay Duck, check for a clean, uniform texture and absence of excessive moisture or mold. Fresh is rare outside of specific regions.

Ingrédients Seafood associés

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