First Time Trying Spicy Ikan Bakar Petai - Traveling Malaysia Ep. 67

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This is going to be my first time trying Spicy Ikan Bakar Petai, which is a spicy grilled fish served with stinky beans
Welcome to episode 67 of my trip all around Malaysia. If you haven’t seen the previous episodes you can watch them here:
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I am still in Kuantan in the Pahang state on the east coast of Malaysia. And as you guys know I really like to try different Malaysian food. I’ve made many Malaysian food vlogs about the Malaysian food before and a few weeks ago I even tried Malaysian seafood for the first time. It was actually my first time ever trying fish and I was surprised that it was not that bad. So, I thought that there are maybe more Malaysian fish dishes that I also like. So, I asked around what’s the most popular fish dish here in Kuantan and almost everyone recommended me Ikan Bakar Petai, which is grilled fish with stinky beans. I came then to the restaurant Ana Ikan Bakar, which is supposed to be the best place in Kuantan to try Ikan Bakar Petai. Let's start another Malaysian food vlog and see wheatear I will like it or not.
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[@KenAbroad]

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[@ms.chuisin7727]

Ken.... that place was a famous place for ikan bakar. The fish they gave you are not small but medium size(more suitable for 2 ppl). The price are calculated by it's weight and it could differs depending on market price. I personally would just go for cheaper price stingrays.

[@khalidsirun]

Ken, if Bahasa Indonesia is avaialble on Busuu app you can learn to speak Malay because both languages have the same root and understood in both countries (except a few words which maybe pronounce d differently or has a different meaning)👍🏻

[@makcikdiy3672]

Congratulations.. you eat fish again...👍👍👍 Yes ikan bakar is expensive

[@makcikdiy3672]

Next time.. don't shy to ask (how much) for the price before you order anything.. Be safe wherever you are 🌹🌹🌹

[@sebastianbarthez]

if you want to eat ikan bakar, always try it with sting ray, the bones is soft (the bones is softer if the fish is small, harder if the fish is big though), the meat is so tender. And when they grill it long enough, the skin and the sauce get camaralised and it taste so good. If you are afraid of spicy food, dun worry, always eat it with rice, the spiciness of the food cut half straight away. And dip in some lime juice and eat with cucumber, that's how you get rid of the spiciness and fishy flavor. And yes, grilled fish is always expensive, normally people have the scale to weight the fish. Pick one and ask them the market price of the fish, they normally tell you the price in 100g/500g/1kg. Check if you agree with the price before you eat it.

[@fadzaiallatif811]

Hi Ken! It's me and my son appearing in your video and is it us "the locals" helping you? My son keep on talking about you all the way from Kuantan to my hometown. Nice to meet you and hope to see you again if you'll be around Johor (I think Johor is your next destination after Pahang). All the best for #teamabroad

[@KenAbroad]

Yeah thanks again for explaining 😊 nice to meet you ✌and yeah johor is probably next after kuantan 😊

[@hambaahaable]

Komen kat atas dia kata johan raja lawak look a like..haha

[@SHChan-fl7vr]

You can eat your ikan bakar with rice. You can eat it with fork and spoon.

[@hayato424]

@@hambaahaable Ramai orang cakap arwah ayah saya rupa dia macam johan hahaha

[@FoodandFootprints]

Ana Ikan Bakar is a good spot! We went to their Bangi location outside of KL a few months ago.

[@muhammadabdulwahab4900]

there is a story about a Mat saleh eating petai in malaysia. after he smelled his urine stinking, then he went to see a doctor. after the doctor found out the cause. The doctor laughed out loud and the Mat Saleh laughed out loud as well. so do not panic if it happens to you

[@KenAbroad]

Haha lol 😂

[@channelaku2756]

ROFL😆😆

[@suezbibzmohdyusoff8498]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@amirulsyafiq530]

Banana leaf is not just for the taste. It gives more fragrance to the food and also used to keep the food clean.

[@alyssachu7662]

banana leaf helps to keep the fish tender and the meat from getting burnt

[@angelixzs_xo]

true, that is why theres banana leaf in packed nasi lemak

[@thomas5231]

My daughter worked for a high-end (most of their clients were rich Wall St. people) travel company for two years. She also worked for a resort hotel developer. So she has travelled a lot and loves travelling. Last week she started a course online to become a certified nutritionist. She's a big foodie. I think I'm going to tell her to start her own youtube channel. She loves travel and food and she knows a lot about them. Watching your vlog gave me the idea. I wonder if she will like my idea? How is it possible you never tried fish your whole life until recently?

[@KenAbroad]

Yeah why not 💪😊 yeah I wonder too how that's possible 🤷‍♂️😂

[@jimibard512]

A little tip for you Ken. If you wanna ask the staff to lessen whatever that you order, for example the sambal, says "kurang" something . Kurang Sambal, or Kurang Gula (sugar). They will keep it in lower amount or lesser than usual. In the beginning of the video, you mention "Pedas sikit". Pedas is spicy and sikit is less for direct translation. However when you combine sikit with something you are not asking for less. In fact you asking for more. See how much he put the sambal into your fish. That not the normal amount, I think. Whereas, you should say "kurang pedas" , then he should understand that you want it lesser spicy. I know it is a little confusing on how saying "sikit" can became more. You see, when you say "pedas sikit" , what we understand is that on top of standard level of pedas, you want it a little bit more. This misunderstanding can be corrected with just one more word at the back, which is, saja or sahaja. So it would be like "pedas sikit saja" , rightfully we understand that you want the spicy level to be lower than usual. If you forget "saja" the sentence understood as more. 😅 If you wanna a simple instruction use "kurang" like I explain it earlier. Good luck.

[@incineratorium]

"Pedas sikit" is actually used to ask more because the actual phrase is "pedas lebih sikit". It's like saying, "I prefer it a bit hotter than usual".

[@milza6244]

@@incineratorium 9.26 Ken already clearly said ' .. only a little bit..( together with the expression by his fingers ) and that Mamat respond ' ...a little bit..and understood. And yet put A Lot!!!

[@incineratorium]

@@milza6244 there actually s little bit. Have you ever eaten ikan bakar sambal petai before? They actually lather a lot of sambal on the fish. I was previously only justifying the phrase "pedas sikit".

[@milza6244]

@@incineratorium Yup. Eaten before. Many times. Some places with variety of add-on like Ochre, Four angle bean, even boil Jering! With adequate sambal sure sedap. However, as for Ken, he just preferred a little bit sambal. That Mamat put double scoop!

[@incineratorium]

@@milza6244 well, in the end, it's all relative. I hate it when they banjir my rice with kari at mamak, so Ken probably had that same feeling. Lol.

[@chaw294]

Wooohoooo..."saya nak makan ikan bakar" ...."bagus"/ bravo of you to order in the Malay language 👍👍👏👏 wow, such a big fish ... initially l thought you couldn't finish it but l was wrong n was happy to know you like that grilled fish...the chilli paste was a bit too much for you...skin of fish are edible...be extra careful with the bones That man cleaned the fish by scrapping off the scales, removed the gills n intestines .. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ for you Ken... you have tasted stinky beans n also indirectly durian from the tempoyak ( fermented durian ) from yesterday vlog... Keep on exploring new food ✌️✌️

[@menuchahlt5955]

Ken, seafood is expensive. Must always ask 'Berapa Ringgit?' first before you place your order. It's alright to ask on the price first. Also, rice is Malaysian staple. Hence, the fish is to be eaten together with the rice. Same goes with Chicken rice. Malaysian don't eat dishes separately. They are to be eaten mixed with rice. Enjoy your stay here and continue making video. We enjoy watching your videos. 👍

[@allysabari8451]

For me, eating at this kind of restaurant (special food) is for special event only not for daily menu. Usually after salary day or bonus day. Eating here with family or friends will be more memorable. Congratulations! Achievement unlocked!

[@weesoakpeak7474]

Hi Ken , what the boy did in the beginning is called *scaling*. That is to remove the *scales*. The skin is under the scales, which are difficult to swallow. Tendency of the scales to get stuck in the throat is high. The *petal* the boy said he did not know in English is commonly called as *smelling beans* The banana leaves used is for the nice aroma. The fish does not stick to the leaves also, and the sauce is retain in the wrap. Happy eating. Enjoy yourself

[@mazieyah]

i think you gonna miss eating fish in Malaysia later on because its cooked with multi flavour & spices. It is not taste fishy at all because it is completely cooked with various flavour 🥰🥰

[@KenAbroad]

I guess the fish dishes are also very special in Malaysia like many other dishes too, right? 😊

[@suet5351]

@@KenAbroad Can't say it is super special but Malaysians are quite extreme foodies. So we have high expectations for our foods and recipes

[@relaxmindrm6303]

@@KenAbroad I love eat fish and chicken with bone, looking meat near bone...(of course don't swallow it) The taste much much better than without bone. Just suck n take it out. You will taste the different.

[@sapianibnubasri]

@@relaxmindrm6303 agreed..the flesh around the bones usually got a better taste. but newbies gotta be careful with it 😬

[@BreakawayBites]

Fish challenge?? - Level 1 Ken_Abroad : Challenge accepted Add Spicy ??? : Level 2 Ken Abroad : Hmm.. OK.. Add Sticking Beans ( Petai )??? - Level 3 Ken_Abroad : HELL , LET"S DO IT!! As I said it before , probably your taste buds are slowly adapting to Malaysian Cuisine.. Congratulation!!.. you pass with Distinction !! SAYA SUKA IKAN BAKAR ... Malay language ..Level up!... As always, stay safe, happy travels..

[@KenAbroad]

Yeah what a challange Haha 😄 looks like I really adapt to the local cuisine 😄 hope there is more to try in Jahor 🤔😄

[@BreakawayBites]

@@KenAbroad Actually ,there is more and plenty of it.. Lotsa of it... Lot of hidden gems too!!

[@suet5351]

@@KenAbroad Johor is famous for otak-otak in Muar. Made of fish and different stalls use different types of fish. It is like a fish cake. You should also visit different kelongs in Johor

[@KenAbroad]

Yeah jahor is the next stop after our roadtrip, which starts tomorrow 💪😊

[@fadzaiallatif811]

Please inform me if you wish to travel around Muar so I can assist you. I am honoured to do so. Let you taste Muar style food from breakfast to dinner (asam pedas Muar, local specialty with fish)

[@mohamadzahidzainulabidin6862]

42rm is not expensive ,,, considering that is a medium size 🐟 fish enough for 3persons to eat . That is Amberjack fish a very good eating fish Stay safe and stay happy

[@KenAbroad]

3 persons eat that big fish normally and I eat the while fish by myself 😱 ops 😅😂

[@hudahalim18]

@@KenAbroad i can eat 1 fish by myself too, but just fish with very little rice so it's healthier 😅

[@kcliew2493]

@@KenAbroad yeah was surprised you manage to finish that whole fish by yourself there Ken 😂. I really want to try that if I have the chance to. Really look very nice as saya juga suka makan ikan bakar 😋😋

[@zarinaabdulghani8043]

Normally family will order 1 big fish, some squid, some prawns and vege, and eat it with rice.

[@xchaix]

@@kcliew2493 hahaha Ken has a big stomach lar

[@firdausmac]

Maybe you can try Boneless Fish next time here in Kota Kinabalu Sabah (East Malaysia), we called it Ikan Boulu Tanpa Tulang means “Boneless Boulu Fish”, we put the spicy sauce separated, comes with rice, soup, cucumber and etc.

[@holyhothead_]

Freshwater fish is called 'ikan air tawar' in Malay. You can also called it 'ikan sungai' or river fish

[@KenAbroad]

Ah good to know thanks 😊

[@zaharizak]

Ken..that fish you had is "jenahak" i.e. the more luxury one in that class. That was quite a size, probably to be shared between two or among three people, that's why it was a little pricy. A tip from me: if you want to neutralise the "pedas" or any overwhelming taste of any spice/sauce, give it a good mix with the rice. The white rice is quite tasteless on its own and the mixture (especially with your hand/fingers) will do a good justice to the whole experience.

[@zamstenet]

Bkn jenahak la broooo....

[@michaeltang8607]

Tu ikan aji

[@zaharizak]

@@zamstenet oh ya.. dengar macam budak tu sebut jenahak. My bad

[@ed8280]

Tanjung Lumpur is truly an ikan bakar heaven in Kuantan. Some of the restaurants have couple of branches there (and yet, getting full house responses) as well. The prices of the meals there are a bit higher if we compare to the ones in Kota Bharu or Kuala Terengganu. I went to Santai Ikan Bakar last weekend. Scenic and picturesque, instagram worthy. Although I stayed at Swiss-Belhotel in front of Ana, the restaurant was supercrowded. So, I chose Santai.

[@izaqhafezkhalid8601]

Good luck with your little bit in Malaysia 😆, Malaysians are so generous that little bit is actually a lot

[@KenAbroad]

What’s your favorite fish & seafood to eat?

[@san_164]

I love all seafoods~♡♡♡ #teamabroad

[@muhammadanuar3958]

I love mentarang bakar at sekincang selangor

[@blackknightshark7732]

I wil go with ikan siakap (barramundi), ikan kerapu (grouper) & lobsters 😋👍

[@whoshere767]

Barramundi or ikan siakap in malay...they are great any way you cook it

[@KenAbroad]

all of your answers are inspiration for me for the next time trying fish 💪😅

[@hudahalim18]

Ikan aji-aji is really good grilled. It's very soft. Very delicious. The waiter recommended the best fish for you to try on your 2nd fish adventure. The black sauce is soy sauce with lime & chillies, the other sauce is the assam jawa (tamarind) with belacan, lime & chillies.

[@ForkMeeNoodle]

The banana leaf are to add a little bit fragrance so the fish smell are not so fishy while it also help to conserve the fish juice and sambal from getting out from the grill, it also keep out the burning charcoal from burning the fish skin because fish are faster to cooked compared to other meat such as chicken and beef so banana leaf are used so the fish will not looked like a piece of black charcoal🤭🤭 and the fish dish are a bit expensive maybe because it was fresh from local but the taste are guaranteed delicious and it's the standard restaurant price there maybe, I'm not very familiar with the price since i live at a different state

[@teekhimchan3506]

Hi Ken. Good to know that you're enjoying the fish.I'm a lover of seafood👍#teamaboard#

[@nazrie4795]

for ikan siakap bakar it's quiet expensive... but still affordable.. Also the sambal in that two bowl give different taste to the fish meat... Yeah for someone like me tht dont eat so much fish ikan bakar is one of the dish tht dont have fishy taste.. 👍👍🙌

[@zairyx23]

ken u should try : 1. Stingray Assam Pedas 2. Prawn fried with stinky bean a lil a bit chili + onion 3. Siput sedut masak lemak cilipadi 4. Squid Grill with lemongrass, onion, tumeric, ginger & lemon 5. Jenahak Fish fried with curry powder+tumeric+onion 6. Ikan Jaket a.k.a Cencaru Fish with soya sauce + lemon + onion + vinegar

[@nurkasih1251]

I'm a fish lover...finally u know that fish are special then chicken..that's why it's expensive in Malaysia😁 n petai (bitter bean) always awesome♥️

[@n_ziaty2217]

Congrats ken. For eatg ur 2nd fish dish ever .

[@FilthyCatRemix]

the stinky bean is smelly, after you eat your mouth will have a bit of smell, (like after you eat durian, there will be a after smell)... and your urine will smell bad too.... kind of like asparagus ... but the bean is good for health, they help clean your kidney.

[@margaretekalaiabdullah8745]

Yes..petai is good for kidney n I experienced it myself.

[@mohamadapeq9558]

HI,I am from JOHOR,Before this i same with you..i dont like fish.. But when i work at Temerloh Pahang,,i try first time "IKAN PATIN MASAK TEMPOYAK" .. I'm so surprised that I like it and until now i just like fish name "ikan Patin" only..😅😅

[@abiz981]

Wow! Ken suka makan ikan bakar! Bravo! Good job!

[@syedfadzilsyedmohsin393]

Congralution Ken.... U already succeed in eating fish....... The fish grill in Malaysia are counted as how many kilograms the fish weight.... The bigger Size and weight so it will cost you expensive and if the fish are very medium size and medium weight of the fish it will cost cheap price....... The very happy to see that you enjoying eating fish dishes.... 100 star Ken abroad

[@blade-gal2019]

2 thumbs up Ken 👍👍 glad to see u trying fish & slowly including fish in your meals. be very careful not to eat the bones, can cause great discomfort & some times pain when accidentally swallowed.

[@IreneMy]

Ken, be careful of the fish bones... Chew slowly to feel if bone is present and don't swallow it. To remove fish bone stuck in throat, one usually takes vinegar to dislodge and wash it down ... Don't let me scare you from enjoying the 🐠

[@ma-rc7sw]

Ken should try ikan masak 3 rasa. It's sour and but not to spicy, deep fried fish with tomato, pineapple, dice cucumber. I'm sure you will like this.

[@bahauther]

I thingk' in Malaysia, we know what fish and chips taste like, the fried fish fillet were always taste too fishy and a squish of lime around the fried fish can help. BUT in malaysia if we cook fish we really really put a big effort to make sure the fish is clean and purify the smelly fishy after taste with lime or lemon and "asam jawa" so that it does not or less smells and taste of the sea or river.

[@habsahabdulrahman4126]

Tip ...in case anyone accidently got a little fish bone stuck in yr throat. 1. Take some rice the warmer the better . 2. Squeeze the rice into a small lump. Swallow the lump/ball of rice. 3. The bone will get stuck to the rice lump n will move down to the stomach . 4. Drink water. 5. U shd be rlieved after swallowing it.

[@adamzack9259]

that ikan bakar restaurant were the famous one in kuantan..your stepped on the right choice..please keep try any fish like kelah,kerapu,kelisa,siakap & others..ken abroad good luck..have a great day in Malaysia..

[@alien6495]

#teamabroad, Hey Ken, glad to see you trying fish again. Yes you have to be careful with the bones. Even when the filet the fish you can still fine small one’s. What you saw the man doing was removing the scales. No you can’t it them. I like to squeeze some fresh lemon 🍋 on my fish. I wonder if they sell fish tacos there ? I liked the comment about the cats waiting on fish that was funny. So you speak German, Spanish, English, Malay and probably some Thai. Wow that’s quite a vocabulary. And becoming a celebrity, that’s cool. Catch you on the next vlog buddy. Stay safe and healthy.

[@KenAbroad]

Fish tacos sounds good 🤔😄 never saw it though

[@mojaff3085]

Asians mostly cook their fish with the bones on, but they learn the skill how to seperate the bones while eating it since from childhood. So its not a problem.

[@michelleteh1152]

Fish from Msia sea rarely with fishy taste as compare to other country (eg. Thailand), we been told abt this since young by fisherman.This mainly due to the Msia sea located at tsunami free spot & without 4 seasons, sea conditions not facing big changes and calm for fishes to live on.

[@yanputra83]

Actually that type of fish is quite expensive even here in Sabah. It is about RM20 per kilogram.

[@angelixzs_xo]

could have gone for the bawal bakar/goreng.. its cheaper and has less bones in it

[@milza6244]

At least, have the courtesy to inform him the price (RM42) whether ok or not! Not a good salesmanship there.

[@angelixzs_xo]

@@milza6244 true.. atleast ask him what is his budget.

[@lim5959]

Hi Ken, you can try stingray, it is very tasty to cook as ikan bakar and has only soft bone.

[@zyuel8625]

Fun way to learn language is to blend with the real speaker and real culture... Good effort man.. 👍

[@mdy381]

I was at Ana ikan bakar 2 months ago. I truly enjoyed the meal. It was super delicious to me. 😊

[@KenAbroad]

Yeah super nice. What did you have?

[@mdy381]

I had ikan geruk bakar(barbecued), with sambal petai, and some sotong (calamari) cooked with salted egg. Petai is good especially for diabetes. Once a month i go staycation for 3 to 5 days somewhere in Malaysia.

[@wc8632]

That is Johan Raja Lawak look alike if u want to know Ken..fish is expensive meal.. But is so damn good

[@fadzaiallatif811]

This is naib Johan Bro.

[@wc8632]

@@fadzaiallatif811 hehehee..✌️

[@wijjadimart4822]

Yes the banana leaf will add some flavour to the amberjack fish......by the way its also to preven the fish from sticky to the fryer cage.... The Sambal are soy sauce added lime and tamarind sauces Be careful with bone fish when eating.....be safe stay safe ken

[@viok2932]

Am impressed...you have indeed levelled up 💪🏻the 🐟challenges this time! 👏👏👏

[@martinmaratinable]

#Teamabroad..👍👍Thumbs up for you ken...can't wait to see more videos you eating seafood😀😅..always support you bro. "Saya suka makan ikan bakar" 💪💪

[@gundam4596]

ken, any grilled fish restaurant in malaysia like this one is charging the price depends on what kind of fish and its weight. the fish they pick for you is called jenahak and considered a premium fish which price is always above RM35 per kg at fish market.from the size they pick it seem quite big maybe weigh around 600-800 gram. furthermore they are using stinky bean as ingredient and the price of stinky bean nowadays is quite expensive. so for me the total price of RM42 for the whole meal is quite a steal and very very cheap. you wont get that price at any other place on west coast side of the peninsular, they got cheap fish because kuantan is near the sea and easy to get that fish from fishermen and fresh too.

[@SemutarGuide]

Most of grilled fish in Malaysia is expensive but here are the tips to get cheaper.. 1. Find the best restaurant with not look new & huge (especially in Kuantan) 2.. Try to find small fish by its weight 3. Rice 4. Cold Water This what i practice in every grilled fish restaurant..cost below than 30 Ringgit. But 42 Ringgit for me is too much!😁

[@terataibiru4997]

I don’t dare to go to any ikan bakar restaurants at Tanjung Lumpor if my wallet has less than RM200..😢

[@unklevent]

Good job!!! Congratulations Ken! Don't worry, we don't like our fish to taste fishy either. There's a type of fish called Ikan Ayam. The face is a little bit like chicken, and the flesh is a little bit as well. Since you love chicken, that'd be great

[@haswanazrimericanhassanmer7224]

The two type of sauce... 1st one is 'sambal kicap manis'. Translate : sweet soy sauce sambal. Its sweet soy sauce + shalot + chili + lime juice. 2nd one is air asam. Literal translation sour water. Onion + tomatoes + chili + salt +sugar + tamarind paste +water + belacan (shrimp paste). So, do you feel regret that you just find out that you like fish now? 😂😂🤔 Oh yeah... The fishy salt water taste of fish, usually result in by not properly cleaning the fish... It is is cleaned properly, it will taste great! Applies to all type of fish

[@norainmohamednordin7288]

If you are learning to eat fish, ocean fish is most probably better than fresh water fish. The taste is better. The sauces are dipping sauces. The black one is most probably sambal kicap (soy sauce based spicy dipping). And yes, grilled fish is generally more expensive than normally cooked ones (in gravy or fried ones). Because grilled fish or seafood will only use the freshest of fish /seafood or the result will not be good and stinky. If the taste of your fish is clean and tasty that shows the freshness of the fish that you chose. By the way, the fish you ate was ikan aji-aji, one of my favourites too, lots of flesh and very little bones. Light, clean taste, suitable for beginners who are learning to eat fish 😄. Enjoy eating!

[@zainuddinzack7768]

Funny Jerman man,,,, welcome to Malaysia thanks to review Malaysia food,,,,

[@azmir7ify]

I did have the grill petai fish last months.. this restaurant is very good. I love how they prepare the dishes..

[@azamabdullah1816]

Usually when here, the price for seafood depends on the season. Whenever you want to buy ikan bakar (you pick your own fish) always remember to ask the price per kilogram..

[@damonnomad2445]

Seafood is on the luxury end for Malaysians. Enjoy the rest of your stay.

[@KenAbroad]

I do, thanks 😊

[@zaharizak]

Almost true. Back in the old days, it was the other way round. Chicken for the rich and fish for the pauper. Simply because there were more fishermen than chicken breeders.. and the old sea was abundance with marine life.

[@chaw294]

That's right. Fish are more expensive these days

[@mohdk2299]

@@zaharizak back then I only know ikan rakyat (kembong, sardin, selar and sometimes cencaru). Yes it was cheaper. I'm not sure if siakap, kerapu, jenahak & some kind is cheaper too.

[@muhd7144]

@@zaharizak So true, thanks for your insight. But then chicken in those days meant kampung (free range) chicken, not the processed factory chicken nowadays. Of course there are still kampung chicken but at higher price.

[@ahmadjazlan]

from google : Amberjacks Fish (Ikan Aji-aji)

[@KenAbroad]

Ah nice 👍😄

[@justarandomstickminwithaha6984]

You eat the fish with the rice to reduce the spiciness of the chilli/sambal and also try to squish the meat of the fish before eating it to feel whether there is a bone inside of the meat or not....if yes pull out the bone before eating it

[@mixcyy]

Early. Everyday waiting ur new vid. Comment first then watch ur vid later. Follow u since the day u have to move from hostel.or dome to another place because of mco.

[@KenAbroad]

Nice thank you 💪😊

[@mixcyy]

@@KenAbroad got ur reply finally 🥰

[@DanHeather]

Mr. "Saya Dari German" is back :)

[@KenAbroad]

Yeah 💪😄

[@judyoh9008]

Congrats for your successful food adventure with ikan bakar & stink beans. You can try squid next and then finally prawns. Surprised that you have never tried fish or seafood before coming to Malaysia, I initially thought that you have tried in Germany but you don't like the taste. 😀🐟🐟🐟

[@FadzrulHisyam]

You just made me drooling. I need to find Ana Ikan Bakar Petai branches nearby now. lol

[@MyHappyCats]

The fish smell depend on what type of fish you eat and how it is clean. Usually small percentage only you can smell the fish smell. In malaysia, seafood can be call as a luxurious food so you must expect the total price can be quite expensive

[@rashiddawan]

Banana leaf makes it cook nicely and your fish not going to be burnt.And its always keep its warm when it being wrapped with it.

[@edwanhamidibinmdghazali8246]

hi ken.. just some info for you.. those fish that normally served at 'ikan bakar' restaurant is from the type of 'jenahak' (english 'snapper' or 'perch'), 'siakap' (seabass), 'kerapu' (grouper).. these are all ocean or salt water fish.. among the reason that the restaurant usually sell this type of fish because it is a local popular communally eatan (eaten by more than 1 person, family, friends, etc) fish, less fishy taste & yields a good a return profit for restaurant owner.. the price is quite pricey (for solo customer) as well.. if u looking for a cheaper fish, u can go for 'mackarel' (english) type of fish.. local bahasa malaysia would be.. 'kembung' or 'cencaru'. they are smaller (fitting for 1 person meal) & a lot cheaper.. around rm10(plus minus depending on size).. these type of mackarel is also not so fishy in taste naturally.. i guess the one that has fishy taste u tried back home could be salmon or tuna.. this 2 fish have its own distinctive unique fishy taste & that is why it is popular to fish lover.. it would become the main star and popular choice when serving fish dishes at restaurants.. for a non fish lover, it would be just plain fishy taste.. anyway, just another info, in malaysia, normally in home cooking.. all the fishy smell fishes normally, they will marinate the fish first, prior to cooking, as to get rid the fishy smell... normally they will marinate with some lime or asam jawa (english - tamarind).. for half an hour or so.. i think generally those fish dishes that are precooked (cooked before the restaurant open & serves) would be conveniently de-fishy marinated the fish as opposed to the those 'ikan bakar' restaurant (where they cook fish ad hoc upon order or request).. i also sensing that u concluded that fresh water fish is generally not fishy.. hmm.. im not sure abt this.. but beware.. some of the local fresh water fish could have a earth/muddy/dirt taste.. as this fish are farmed or taken from an un-running and muddy/murky water like pond or lake.. the one from running water like river or running water artificial pond would not have this kind of muddy/earthy taste.. beware of some catfish or talapia.. some of this type would have this taste.. just beware at the secluded & small restaurant at kampung-kampung.. those fish served at big city area restaurant are pretty much safe & ok i guess.. some tip of locating fish bones on fish(general type of fish).. the back bone or the spine is easy to locate because it is hard, thick, very visible.. located totally at the middle inside the fish.. u have to beware the bones at the dorsal area(along the upper straight line of the fish, where the dorsal fin located).. and also beware at the pelvic area(the bottom straight line, stomach line, where the pelvic fin located).. beware because these bones are much smaller & tiny.. try to google image thials terms.. also avoid the bones at the head(obviously).. extra extra cautious when eating some type of fish though.. because they more types bones.. for local malaysia fish.. beware of ikan 'terubuk' (english - 'toli shad'/'chinese herring') and ikan 'parang' (english - 'wolf herring').. these 2 fish have a lot, lot, lot of small bones.. scatered everywhere inside the meat.. sizes also varies.. there are short, long.. thin, thick.. every type of bones fish can offer, these 2 has it.. i pretty ok with fish.. but these 2, i have quit eating it long time ago.. you must be curious why the hell do malaysia eat it or sell it.. it is because to the local that taste of the these 2 fish meat are very tasty.. local would describe the taste as 'manis' (english - 'sweet').. but not like the normal sweet like sugar.. it is more like the savoury of umami flavour (i guess).. seriously ken, beware of these 2 fish.. malaysian seldom use this fish for 'ikan bakar', often use in 'gulai' or 'asam pedas' dishes.. gravy or stew like local dishes.. sorry.. a bit lengthy reply.. just some knowledege sharing for u.. oh ya.. on the side note.. malays were famously known as a great seaman during the old days.. hundreds centuries ago.. because they live around the malay archipelago (islands).. i think that is why they are into fish generally.. and on 2nd side note.. the malay language you are learning was a 'lingua franca' back then (4, 5 centuries ago, pre western colonial times) around southeast asia.. around the malaysia archipelago.. consist of nowdays indonesia, philipines, vietnam, south thailand and all the islands around it.. have a great adventure in malaysia ken.. stay safe..

[@KenAbroad]

Thank you 😊

[@yusoffothman3888]

The fish is called siakap laut sea bass, personally sea bass i think is better than river bass which has a muddy taste. Again if u dont like it hot ask for less chilly. Fish is never grilled with spices

[@zariqafsha]

Ken.. glad to see u enjoy the fish.. I think grilled fish isn’t that fishy compared to steamed fish. But personally I prefer steamed fish.. I think the more you eat fish the more you’ll like it. And the grand finale of your fish challenge should be the raw fish like tuna or salmon at any sushi bar.. anyway enjoy your road trip with the rest n drive safe...

[@canteen36]

1. Some fishes have rough scales, hence the 1st descaling tool you saw they use (the one like a brush, but it is made of sharp descaling metal like nails or anything pointy, sharp thing). Other fishes, you can just scrape its scales by using knife, like your fish. 2. It's normal for fish meals to be quite expensive, especially grill fishes unless you're grilling common fishes like ikan kembung (mackerel), few types of common tunas, ikan bawal (piranha family/pomfret) and ikan keli (catfish). 3. Some fishes have large, few bones, easier to pick them out while some have fine, long, hooked bones like ikan parang or ikan terubok (Sarawak is known for its ikan terubok masin/salted dried terubok). 4. Grill fish is best served with few types of dippings like sambal kicap (soy sauce with chillies) and certainly with air asam (lime, herbs, belacan/shrimp paste, etc) or sambal tempoyak (sambal belacan + fermented durian). 5. Ikan laut (sea fishes) vs ikan air tawar/sungai (fresh water/river). The latter can be quite fishy depending on its types or the way you prepare them.

[@haryhary399]

#teamabroad Fish price depends to what kind of fish & its weight. The fishy taste/smell depends to how the fish was prepared like the mixing of herbs & spices & the way it was cooked...grill, steamed, boiled....Well done Ken! The ikan bakar makes me hungry now.... Bahasa melayu tips: kurang (less) exp: kurang pedas (less spicy), kurang manis ) less sweet...

[@ChrisKinster]

#teamabroad How to get rid of bones? You don't! Just put the fish in your mouth and "detect" any bones in the fish while you're chewing, then using your tongue and teeth, isolate the bone internally in your mouth and pull it out with your fingers then swallow the "safe" parts. Hahaha But MYR42.50? That's kinda too much... more like a rip off actually. Yes, please try more fish, but probably not at this place. Haha

[@ChrisKinster]

I commented without reading the other comments.. but now that I did, yeah, the price really depends on what type of fish you get. I think a cheap common fish here is kembung (which is tiny). One level up might be tilapia. But the cheapest and safest meat is always chicken, followed by beef, then lamb. Seafood is for the glorious!

[@nassirismail]

You mixed it with the rice. So, it will taste good. Certain fish can eat with their skin.

[@nassirismail]

Petai is good for your health esp. hypertension or high blood pressure.

[@KenAbroad]

That sounds good 😊😅

[@alonelyz1981]

But make sure to have mouth washer because the smell will be horrible

[@heekuenneo5709]

@@KenAbroad Eat petai together with brinjal(eggplant)will reduce the smell in your mouth and urine! Put cutting of raw eggplant also help to reduce the smell in your toilet. Petai is really good for your health!

[@margaretekalaiabdullah8745]

Good for kidney too..

[@nasrularif9570]

I forgot to tell you that their deep fried squid dipped with sauce (like keropok lekor sauce) is one of the signature dish there, that's why he asked you if you want the squid. They taste crispy in the outside, chewy inside and with some not so spicy sauce, just perfect. Not really have the fishy taste tbh.

[@KenAbroad]

Ah maybe next time I am gonna try that too then 💪😄

[@rozikassim9846]

Hi Ken... Nice to see U love to eat malaysian cuisine. Ikan bakar is part of it. Next time try to eat stingray grill (ikan pari bakar).....very nice taste. And for next time... U can ask the restaurant owner or waiter over there how much the cost for ikan bakar U choose before they grill it. Then U will know your budget. Ok Ken... Hope U happy for being to malaysia. Take care....

[@chiangchengkooi9791]

The spice use will mask off or take away the fishy smell. If you go to any of the Malay Tom Yam restaurant, you can order fish dish, ikan siakap masak tiga rasa, it is a bit hot, but you will like

[@sally88tan]

Wow,surprisingly to see you eating super spicy sambal(chilly paste) & fish too....petai(stinky bean),1 of your videos,this guy offered you...it’s a strip,green in color,gotta peel the beans ... seafood’s a little pricey...anyway,hope you enjoyed😊

[@adrianlim116]

Seafood such as fish, crab and prawn are generally more expensive compared to meat like chicken or beef. So just keep that in mind when you are ordering seafood in Malaysia because it can be quite expensive.

[@Xeras10]

Ken you should try fish floss, (serunding ikan) eat it with bread or rice, Super sedap. No fishy at all 😁. I dont know if you can find it in Kuantan. But here in Kelantan there are 3 types of floss. Chicken, beef and fish. Hope you can find some. #teamabroad

[@bw4936]

You should try "sotong celup tepung" ! My favorite when i come to ana ikan bakar petai 😋

[@afiqahjasmi6195]

Now I'm craving for ikan bakar.....

[@mysticdreamworks]

Tabik kat mamat restoran petai tuh, effort dia nak speaking tu terbaik walaupun susah payah. Hats off to the petai restaurant worker who had effort to speak in english. :D It's normal fresh 'ikan bakar' little bit expensive btw.

[@apizlmbg1]

yeah as i also didn't like fish very much, i'd say bakar (grilled) and goreng (fried) is a safe bet when it comes to fish dish. also, try to add or sprinkle some of the dipping sauce or sambal onto the rice Ken, will add flavour to it and makes it easier to finish. for me, that sour soy sauce is a great addition to eating white rice, can't get enough of them. especially with grilled food

[@chuimeing716]

fresh water fish (from river & lakes) tastes muddy & fishy😖.. sea fishes like stingray, bawal(the one the guy mentioned) (pomfret in English), sea bass, grouper actually taste really good. You have to try different types of fish to see the difference. Btw, the guy was descaling the fish before cooking it (=removing scales from the fish) Don't worry about eating the wrong way, Malaysians are very easy going & don't like picking on ppls table manner; forks & spoons are provided so just use them if you don't want to get your hands greasy & dirty. No such thing as local way, just any way you feel comfortable with. Even if you insist on knife & fork, go for it.

[@semarkkatsini5828]

The fish u ate is ikan aji aji/bawal jantan, Amberjack. U should also try black pomfret (bawal hitam), grouper (kerapu), seabass (siakap), stingray (pari) n other fishes. Just to hv a taste of diff fish meat. U can request plain grill with salt and a dash of black pepper or cook the fish in sweet sour if u dun favour spicy sambal.

[@gundam4596]

no that is jenahak not bawal. >rm35 per kilo at fish market.

[@mrjourney5940]

most of the time: fresh ocean fish = fishy fresh water fish = muddy That marinade is essential Ken! but try both for experience!

[@feisal5652]

Your next fish you should try is, deep fried crispy ikan bilis (anchovies) with garlic. Ask Chef Ivana @JetLag Warriors to prepare it for you & others to have it as a snacks (tidbits) while you travel by car around Malaysia. I promised, you'll love it.

[@weeeee8232]

Just finished watching the whole episode, starts with feeling of suspense and ends with "phew~~~' (wiping-off-the-sweat-on-forehead.gif). Can your stomach handle the spiciness? My stomach will get a little bit upset if i take food that is too spicy.. even though i am a Malaysian, my spicy-tolerance level is pretty much infant-level. Typically, Malay's food tends to be more spicy than Chinese's food. You might want to try the Malaysian Chinese fish dish one fine day. There are several types of preparation : Steam, fry, stir fry or grill. Steam : you will taste the original flavour of fish, best only if the fish is really fresh. Fry : anything will taste ok/good if fried. hahaha.. Stir fry : will have some veggies along with it. Grill : BBQ style, who doesn't like? You should try prawn and squid/sotong, after this. Fresh prawn is best prepared steam. It will bring out the sweetness of prawn and it will be 'springy'. (i will not comment on the prawns that is less fresh... hahahaha) As for squid/sotong, by itself, it is actually kind of less flavourful. How it taste depends on the sauces or flour it is cooked with. But bear in mind that : 1/ seafood are more expensive. 2/ dont go to touristy eateries to try any seafood. go local. 3/ ask about the price before you order. don't be shy about it.

[@razalitamam7027]

Petal in Malay,scientific name is Parkia speciosa is a plant of the genus Parkia in the family Fabaceae. It bears long, flat edible beans with bright green seeds the size and shape of plump almonds which have a rather peculiar smell, similar to, but stronger than that of the shiitake mushroom, due to sulfur-containing compounds also found in shiitake, truffles and cabbage.

[@farhanaismail4447]

3:05 this guy got panicked 😰 when Ken said he doesn't like fishy ocean flavor. I bet in his mind, he said, "BUT ALL OF THESE FISHES ARE FISH, OF COURSE THEY'RE FISHY" 😂😂😂 It's okay, Ken. Normally, in Malay cooking, we used flour/lime/asam jawa to rid the fishy odor before we cook. With that, no fishy taste when you eat.

[@rizaljanggut7797]

You can always ask the fish price first. Price are base on type of fish per kilogram and include cooking.

[@angelixzs_xo]

Ken, you have to use fork & spoon to take the fish and put it on the rice. Pour some sambal on the rice as well and have a bite. Once you've transfered the fish on to your rice you can either eat it with your hands or fork & spoon.

[@Fozzz15]

3:00 obviously fish. Ken: ''Is the taste fishy'' 🤣🤣🤣 Anyways nice video Ken. I lived in Penang from March until august and now Im back to home in the Netherlands. I'm already missing Malaysia to be honest

[@KilatStudio15]

Ken: Saya Suka Makan Ikan Bakar. Me: Saya Pun Suka.....😂😂😂 #TeamAbroad

[@ababil72771999]

you take a piece of the meat, and using your finger you make the meat into a ball, so the bone will stick out, you take it out. dip in in source and enjoy your fish, (this tips for fish with a lot of bones.)

[@Fearless4Fortune]

12:30 Sambal Kicap (Soy Sauce) Sambal Masam (Tamarind Sauce) Petai (Bitter Bean - Plant) #those bitter bean not everyone love it, but it is a common herbs plant in Malay Culture Edit: this is historic in your life to eat fish and you like it, way to go! 🏆👍 Beware of the bone cause it will stuck in your throat and then will bleeding. RM42.00 is usually price for anything Grilled Seafood/Chicken

[@mr.f7417]

Well done to the boy who serves you. So polite la him.

[@kamarudinhjmohammad7584]

Normally ikan bakar is fresh fish and usually eat together with family of 2 or 3 persons combine with other seafood dishes. The price of RM42 for a whole ikan bakar is normal price, a bit expensive.

[@maslindamohatar8670]

Nice ikan bakar and look sedap..

[@KenAbroad]

It was 👍😄