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Why the Fish Should Be Eaten First in Grandpa’s Pomfret Soup

Category: Fish Soup Journal

A close-up action shot captures a spoon scooping hot pomfret fish soup with tender fish slices and fresh greens from a traditional claypot.
Fish Soup Journal
What Makes a Good Pomfret Fish Soup?

A bowl of pomfret fish soup looks simple. Fish, broth, a few condiments, done. But the gap between a forgettable bowl and a good one

October 1, 2026 No Comments
High-angle studio shot of three whole raw pomfret arranged side-by-side on a round white plate over a textured grey background.
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Is Pomfret the Best Fish for Fish Soup?

Walk into any coffee shop in Singapore and you'll find fish soup on the menu, but the fish inside the bowl is rarely the same.

September 29, 2026 1 Comment
Close-up high-angle shot of a spoon scooping tender, fresh pomfret fish slices over a piping hot claypot fish soup filled with mushrooms, seaweed, and tomatoes.
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Why Freshness Matters in Pomfret Fish Soup

Pomfret is a soft, delicate fish. That is exactly why freshness matters so much in a bowl of pomfret fish soup. With a firm fish,

September 28, 2026 No Comments
Close-up shot of a metal ladle transferring delicate, raw pomfret slices into a steaming claypot filled with bubbling collagen broth.
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Why Pomfret Can Be Difficult to Cook Well

Pomfret looks easy. It's a flat, silver fish with fine flesh, and it cooks fast. But that speed is exactly the problem. A firm fish

September 28, 2026 1 Comment
Fresh whole white pomfret fish displayed on crushed ice, photographed from an overhead angle, highlighting the premium seafood's freshness, delicate texture, and market-quality appearance.
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Why Pomfret Is Considered a Premium Fish

Walk through any wet market in Singapore and you’ll notice pomfret usually costs more than the everyday fish beside it. There’s a reason for that,

August 14, 2026 No Comments
Overhead comparison of Pomfret Fish Soup and Batang Fish Soup in bowls, showing tender pomfret fish, firm batang slices, vegetables and collagen-rich broth in a Singapore-style fish soup comparison.
Fish Soup Journal
Pomfret Fish Soup vs. Batang Fish Soup

Order fish soup around Singapore and you’ll usually meet one of two fish: pomfret or batang. Both end up in a bowl of broth, but

August 14, 2026 No Comments
Overhead comparison of Pomfret Fish Soup and Grouper Fish Soup served in bowls, showcasing silky pomfret in collagen-rich broth and firm grouper fish slices with fresh vegetables, spring onions and chili in traditional Singapore fish soup.
Fish Soup Journal
Pomfret Fish Soup vs. Grouper Fish Soup

Order fish soup around Singapore and you’ll often land on one of two fish for the special bowl: pomfret or grouper. Both cost more than

August 14, 2026 No Comments
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