In praise of the Dory Fish

When I was still living in the south of Manila, I use to go to Alabang market and buy labahita (surgeon fish or unicorn fish,according to translation) and have it fillet so I can cook fillet nuggets for my sons. Lately, I was introduced to Dory fish, which my sister used to make her fish pie on her nth birthday. (I will not reveal my sister's age, hehehe) Wonders of wonders, the fish tasted so creamy that kept me wondering where I can find this delectable fish.

Luckily, our local supermarket carries dory fish in a freeze package good for 1 kilogram - less the bones and the head and the price was very affordable. I was so happy, I tested my culinary skills and see what I can whip up with this white meat wonder.

I cooked sweet and sour dory fish fillet, and fillet nuggets and recently, lemon-and-butter dory fish in hoisin sauce. Yummy!

Come to think of it, most Filipinos patronize pork and chicken because they can do a lot of dishes with these two, however they forget the risks that come along with eating too much meat. Fish meats like dory carry the same nutritional value, yet it's lighter on the stomach, and I can say, it's healthier. Now I can be more flexible with fish rather than just frying them or making sinigang out of them.

So for those health enthusiasts out there, go get some dory. It didn't hurt my budget, and it surely made me more creative with fish. Praise the Dory!