How popular is milkfish in Taiwan? So popular that it has its own themed museum in Anping and there's a milkfish cultural festival in Kaohsiung.
The bony fish might pose a challenge for amateurs, but it's loved for its tender meat and economical price tag. Milkfish is prepared in numerous ways -- in a congee porridge, pan-fried, as fish ball soup or braised. For home-style preparation, retro Izakaya-style restaurant James Kitchen serves pan-fried milkfish with lime. A bowl of scallion lard rice is a great complement.
James Kitchen, 65 Yongkang Street, Da_an District, Taipei, Taipei Taiwan; +886 2 2342 2275