Asian Wisdom / Harpia
The Bold and Pungent Delicacy: Exploring Salted Fish in Asian Cuisine
Salted fish—known as ham yu in Cantonese, ikan asin in Malay, or karasumi in Japanese—is a divisive yet deeply cherished ingredient across Asia. With its intense umami punch and funky aroma, it polarizes palates but remains a cornerstone of regional cooking. […]