{"product_id":"chinese-yellow-drum-frozen","title":"Chinese Yellow Drum (Frozen)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese Yellow Drum (Frozen)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Please read before ordering:\u003c\/strong\u003e this fish is sold \u003cstrong\u003ewhole and completely unprocessed\u003c\/strong\u003e — scales on, gills in, guts in, nothing trimmed. \u003cstrong\u003eYou will need to scale, gut and clean it yourself before cooking.\u003c\/strong\u003e That is how it arrives from the boat and it is not a fault, so we cannot accept returns on it. If you would rather not do that work, please ask our counter staff to clean it for you, or choose one of our cleaned fish instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild caught yellow drum, \u003cstrong\u003eProduct of China\u003c\/strong\u003e — a firm, white-fleshed table fish that has been a staple of coastal home cooking for generations. Caught, graded and frozen at sea, so it reaches you in the condition it left the water in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flesh is white, firm and comes away from the bone in clean flakes. The flavour is mild and gently sweet — lighter than large yellow croaker, which makes it the everyday fish rather than the banquet one, and better value for a family meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🐟 Why yellow drum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirm white flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e — holds together in the pan and in the steamer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean, mild flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e — takes soy, ginger and spring onion without fighting them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy bones\u003c\/strong\u003e — a single frame and large bones, straightforward to eat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrozen at sea\u003c\/strong\u003e — no long chilled transit, so the texture stays tight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday value\u003c\/strong\u003e — a classic table fish without the large yellow croaker price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔪 Cleaning it — please do this first\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThaw first, then scrape the scales off from tail to head under running water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen the belly, remove all the guts, and pull out the gills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScrape away the black membrane lining the belly cavity\u003c\/strong\u003e — leaving it in is what makes a fish taste bitter and muddy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse the cavity thoroughly and pat dry inside and out before cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 How to cook it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteamed with ginger and spring onion\u003c\/strong\u003e — 8–10 minutes over high heat, then hot oil and light soy over the top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBraised in soy\u003c\/strong\u003e — pan fry both sides first, then braise with soy, sugar, ginger and garlic until the sauce thickens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePan fried\u003c\/strong\u003e — score the sides, dry well, fry in hot oil until the skin is crisp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalt baked or oven roasted\u003c\/strong\u003e — stuffed with spring onion and ginger, roasted whole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFish soup\u003c\/strong\u003e — fry first for colour, then simmer with tofu and white pepper until the broth turns milky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThawing:\u003c\/strong\u003e thaw overnight in the refrigerator (0–4°C). Never thaw in hot water or a microwave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e keep frozen at -18°C. Once thawed, clean and cook within 1 day and do not refreeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Product of China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergen note:\u003c\/strong\u003e contains fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold by weight.\u003c\/strong\u003e We charge a deposit at the highest end of the possible weight range and refund the difference once your fish is weighed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Madam Seafood","offers":[{"title":"800g - 1300g","offer_id":46213872418860,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0378\/7292\/6764\/files\/7ac19d7bdcb71ded0fd1afdde331aa34.jpg?v=1789969420","url":"https:\/\/www.madamseafood.com.au\/products\/chinese-yellow-drum-frozen","provider":"Madam Seafood","version":"1.0","type":"link"}