Swai
By: Barnaby Dorfman

About

A farmed type of catfish that requires very little space to grow.

Information
Other names: Striped Catfish, Delacata, Asian Catfish
Translations: 苏瓦伊, صوي, Сваи


Physical Description
Typically sold in fillets of tender flesh.
Colors: White


Tasting Notes
Flavors: Sweet, Seafood
Mouthfeel: Tender, Flaky
Food complements: Cornmeal, Lemon
Wine complements: Chardonnay
Substitutes: Channel catfish, Tilapia


Selecting and Buying
Seasonality: january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august, september, opctober, november, december
Choosing: Look for firm, white fillets with little to no fish smell. If frozen, watch for signs of oxidation. 
Buying: Widely available frozen and fresh in supermarkets. 
Procuring: Wild Swai is not available in the United States, it is a species imported from Asia for farming.