Fish head curry might turn off the less adventurous gourmand, but fish head is unusually meaty and flavorful, especially so when cooked in a spicy red broth made from belacan, chili, lemongrass, mustard seeds, and onions, blended together with tomatoes and okra.

Real fish head curry connoisseurs swear by the cheek meat, and take special delight in consuming the eyeball.