8 Common Types of Indonesian Freshwater Fish

Indonesian freshwater contains so many species under those water, which one of them can consume safely. Based on some research, freshwater fish has so many proteins that important for our body and health. That makes Indonesian love to consume them daily with so many benefits on them.

Comparing to the fish that comes from the seawater, the freshwater fish comes at a lower price with almost the same benefits of vitamins and minerals. That makes some Indonesians prefer to choose them instead of the seawater fish. Besides, the proteins, minerals, and vitamins on them can be as much as the seawater fish.

So, do you love consuming freshwater fish? If yes, you must familiar with some of the common types of Indonesian freshwater fish below. Let’s check them out!

1. Gurame Fish

Gurame fish is one of the common types of Indonesian freshwater fish that has a delicious taste. This fish becomes so popular which you can easily get them in most Indonesian traditional or modern markets. You can even found them in the most traditional restaurant in Indonesia.

Moreover, the cultivation of the Gurame fish also can be easier than you thought so that makes so many villagers cultivated them by themselves. That makes the stock of the Gurame can be available daily in the market.

You can consume Gurame fish by fried it, bake it, or even makes it with some Indonesian main dish recipes such as the Gurame Asam Manis or Ikan Bakar Cianjur.

2. Mujair Fish

Mujair fish becomes one of the common types of Indonesian freshwater fish that spread naturally in most Indonesian freshwater. The fish is popular with the richest of phosphor on it so that makes Indonesian love to consume it the most.

One Mujair fish can be grown up to 40 cm which perfect to consume between four to six people. It has a thicker size than the meat so it is perfect to cook it as the main dish for your lunch or dinner. Besides, it is also perfect to cook as fish with Arsik seasoning to serve in Indonesian traditional Christmas food.

3. Nila Fish

Nila fish becomes one of the most common types of Indonesian freshwater fish that similar to the Mujair fish. It has a specific color with the perfect combination of black and grey. The maximum growth of the fish can reach up to 30 cm that perfect to eat together with about four family members.

Nila fish has a delicious taste with a slice of thicker meat than the Mujair fish. Commonly, Indonesian cooked it as the Nila grilled, Nila Asam Manis, Nila Kuang Kuning, and many more. That is why this fish becomes the most endemic fish in Indonesia when people fishing them.

4. Bawal Fish

Bawal fish becomes one of the most common types of Indonesian freshwater fish that has a wider but short size. It has a beautiful combination of colors with black and orange. Commonly, Indonesian loves this fish because it is rich in Omega-3, B2 vitamin, D vitamin, calcium, phosphor, and some minerals.

Bawal fish has a delicious taste after you fried or grilled them. it has a smooth fishbone, so you should be careful while consuming them.  You can easily find Bawal fish both in the traditional and modern market daily. Cooked them using some of the Indonesian traditional kitchen tools can be perfect for the taste.

5. Patin Fish

Patin fish becomes one of the most common types of Indonesian freshwater fish that you can easily find in most of the Indonesian market. It richest with so many minerals, vitamins, Omega-3, and DHA.

Commonly, Indonesian consuming the Patin fish by frying it grilled it, or make it as a soup combines with the Indonesian local chili pepper. Most Indonesian believe that consuming the Patin fish regularly can improve their health. The higher protein and calcium on it capable to keep your bone healthy and good for your immune system.

6. Lele Fish

Lele fish becomes one of the most common types of Indonesian freshwater fish that has almost the same nutrition as much as the Patin fish. The higher Omega-3, protein, and calcium on it makes Indonesian love to consumes it regularly.

Moreover, Lele fish contains so many minerals, calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin B12. All of them capable to keep your body healthy, improves your immune system, prevent anemia, and good for your bone and teeth.

Comparing with the Patin fish, Lele fish has a lower price than makes Indonesian prefer it so much. It has a soft texture so it is so easy to digest in your stomach. Commonly, Indonesian love, it cooked by frying it or grill it with soy sauce.

Besides, Lele has the highest resistance to living even though in some Indonesian cities with polluted air. That makes Indonesian love to breed them easily.

7. Belut

Belut becomes one of the most common types of Indonesian freshwater that commonly live in the ricefield. Even so, they can live properly in most Indonesian freshwater. Belut is popular with the highest protein comparing with other Indonesian freshwater fish.

Indonesian believe that consuming Belut regularly is good to improve their eye health from the higher vitamin A inside it. Moreover, Belut contains so many Vitamin B, calcium, phosphor, vitamin D, and vitamin E. All of them are perfect to consume properly for a growing child.

Belut can be consumed by frying them or make some Sambal Belut combine with one of the most common spices in Indonesian dishes. The taste is so delicious with a spicy combination on them.

8. Sidat Fish

Sidat fish becomes one of the most common types of Indonesian freshwater fish that has a higher DHA. That is why this fish is perfect to improve your brain health and intelligence system. Consuming it daily is capable to make your memory as good as it should be.

Sidat fish can live in both freshwater and seawater. During the reproduction time, Sidat fish will migrate to the seawater. After it big enough, it will migrate to the freshwater. That makes this fish has almost similar vitamins and minerals as much as Salmon fish.

So, there are some of the most common types of Indonesian freshwater fish that have so many benefits for your body and health. Which one of those fish becomes your favorite?