Elusive valuable catch
It feeds on helicopter and becomes the most sought-after fish in Borneo.
Borneo most-sought-after Empurau
It is usually caught by local fishermen in Borneo rivers where Engkabang (Dayak word for helicopter) nuts are abound.
Engkabang nut
Because of its unique diet, Empurau meat is delicouslly aromatic and tender making it the most expensive fish on a dining table.
Unforgettable dish of Empurau
The most expensive species of Empurau is the one which is short with white scales and weight between 4 to 8 kilograms.
Catching the elusive Empurau
Millions of anglers from all over the world have come to Sarawak to try their luck and skill to tame an Empurau fish.
Either you wish to taste its dishes or tame it from the wild yourself, come to Sarawak.
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A memorable catch
The market price of Empurau ranges from RM750 to RM1,500 per kilogram and is rising very fast due to escalating demand.
On dining tables the price of Empurau dish reaches RM300 per slice of 100gram.