Indian Basa

Indian Basa fish is a type of catfish native to Vietnam and Thailand and sometimes referred to as the river cobbler, swai, pangasius or bocourti. It is a fresh water fish. It is one the world?s most successful aquaculture species and is rapidly becoming one of the most popular fish. The item is dressed, cleaned and then cut into medium size fillet (approx. 5-6 pcs in 250 gm. packet). As with other types of catfish, basa are rich in protein. It is low in calories, as a 100-gram fillet contains 90 calories. It consists of omega-3 fatty acids. Basa fillets contain no carbohydrates, so you can eat this fish on a low-carbohydrate diet. While low-carbohydrate diets can help you lose weight. Basa fillets are relatively low in sodium, with 50 mg per fillet.