Ma Ling Luncheon Meat - Where are you?

Since the report of ban antibiotic in Maling Brand of Luncheon meat and AVA decision to ban the sale of Maling Brand luncheon meat in Singapore, the well-known luncheon meat has vanish without a trace in all corners of Singapore. It is a doom-day announcement for those plain congee lovers that enjoy the tinge of saltiness that is inherent in Maling luncheon meat that no other brands of luncheon meat can beat.

Lately rounds of grocery shopping, I found a new product (Ayam Brand Fish Luncheon Meat) that might or might not fulfill your luncheon meat cravings. It could be found in most local supermarket at $2.35 SGD. This fish luncheon meat made primarily from Jack Mackerel comes in 3 flavours - Orginal, Pepper & Chili. I prefer to go original since that the best way to really taste if this fish luncheon meat can satisfied my cravings.

The Fish Luncheon meat texture is like that of Tau Kua (Hard Beancurd). It got mackerel taste without fishiness that one would expect. It is mildly salted ideal for those sodium conscious. Unlike normal pork luncheon meat, it is lightly coated with oil so hardcore luncheon meat fans might be disappointed but health conscious advocate probably will applauded for this change.
It taste best when you pan fried it as it soften under heat so you don't feel like eating Tau Kua but luncheon meat. Overall, I will give it a one thumbs up as it pretty innovative food product and the taste isn't that far from being in the luncheon meat category. For hardcore fan, I got another good news if you looking for Maling luncheon, you can find some stock (approved for sale by AVA) in one of the supermart called Good Luck Supermart selling $3.20 SGD at 39 Geylang Serai, Geylang Serai Malay Village, Singapore 409227