A family meal on hot days will become more appealing with a soup that is refreshing and nutritious made from fish. Invite you to cook with TasteVN to showcase how to make this delicious and unbeatable sour fish soup with ocean fish!
1. Sour Soup with Ocean Fish
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Sour Soup with Ocean Fish For 4 people
Ocean fish 1/2 fish (large type) Sour bamboo shoots 50 gr Okra 50 gr Tomatoes 3 pieces Pineapple 1/2 piece Spring onions 3 stalks Shallots 4 bulbs Fish sauce 2 teaspoons Chili powder 1 teaspoon Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Annatto oil 1 teaspoon Common seasoning a little (Salt/ seasoning powder/ ground pepper)
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How to Prepare Sea Fish for Sour Soup
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Marinate the fish
Cut 1/2 a sea fish into pieces after bringing it home, wash it with clean water, and place it in a bowl.
Add to the bowl 2 spoons of fish sauce, 1 spoon of salt, 2 spoons of ground pepper, 1 spoon of chili powder, 2 spoons of seasoning powder, and 2 minced shallots. Mix well and marinate for about 15 minutes for the fish to absorb the seasoning.
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Prepare other ingredients
Pineapple, cut diagonally into thin slices about 1/3 of a finger joint thick.
Okra, wash clean, cut off the head, then depending on the length of the pods, cut into 2 – 3 sections, each about 5cm long.
Tomatoes, wash clean, remove the stem, then cut into wedges of 6 pieces.
4 shallots, peel and chop finely.
For scallions, cut off the roots, wash clean, and chop finely.
Tip: You should buy pineapples that have been peeled and the eyes removed to save preparation time.
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Cook the soup
You put a pot on the stove, then add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil. When the oil is hot, add 2 minced shallots and sauté until fragrant.
Next, add the marinated sea bream to the pot, add 1 teaspoon of color oil and simmer on low heat for about 3 – 5 minutes until the fish is slightly firm.
Then, pour water into the pot until the fish is submerged, adjust to medium heat and cover the lid. When the water boils, add the prepared pineapple, tomatoes, and okra to the pot to cook together.
Continue to season with 1 teaspoon of salt and add 50g of sour bamboo shoots, continue to boil until the soup pot boils again, then turn off the heat and add 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder and finely chopped green onions.
Finally, taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking, then ladle it into a bowl and enjoy right away.
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Final Product
The sea bass soup when completed has an appealing orange-yellow color and a fragrant aroma that stimulates the taste buds.
When eating, you will feel the firm, rich, and sweet flesh of the sea bass. The sour and spicy broth blends harmoniously with the fresh and distinct flavors of the vegetables. This soup should be enjoyed while still hot to fully appreciate its flavors!
2. Sea Bass Soup with Fermented Rice
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Sea Bass Soup with Fermented Rice Serves 4
Sea bass 1 fish Fermented rice 1 tablespoon Tomato 1 fruit Dill 2 sprigs Cooking oil 80 ml Sugar 1 tablespoon Salt a little
What is Fermented Rice? Where to Buy Fermented Rice
- Fermented rice, also known as fermented rice, is a basic seasoning in Vietnamese cuisine. This traditional seasoning has a sour taste and a very distinctive aroma, often used in many dishes such as hot pot, stews, sour soups, etc.
- You can buy fermented rice at markets, liquor stores, or make it at home with a recipe from TasteVN.
How to make sour soup with giant snakehead fish and fermented rice
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Prepare the giant snakehead fish
To clean and eliminate the fishy smell of the giant snakehead fish, use a knife and scissors to remove all fins, internal organs, and blood vessels attached along the fish’s backbone. Then, rub the fish evenly with salt for about 15 minutes and rinse with water several times.
Add 8 tablespoons of cooking oil to a pan; when the oil is hot, add the giant snakehead fish and fry over medium heat until the fish is cooked evenly. To ensure the fish is crispy on the outside and cooked inside without burning, be sure to flip the fish every 3 minutes.
Once the fish is cooked, remove it and let it drain the oil.
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Prepare other ingredients
Remove the stems from the tomatoes, wash them clean, and slice them thinly for eating.
Wash the dill and let it drain.
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Stir-fried tomatoes
Add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil to the pot, when the oil is hot, add the tomatoes and stir-fry over medium heat, turning both sides until the tomatoes are cooked.
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Cook the soup
Once the tomatoes are stir-fried, add 1 liter of water to the pot, cook over high heat until the water boils vigorously.
When the water boils, add the snakehead fish, cook over medium heat until the water boils again. Next, put the tamarind into a strainer, place it directly into the soup pot and use a spoon to stir the tamarind, extracting all the clear tamarind juice.
Then, season the soup with 1 tablespoon of sugar and 2 teaspoons of salt. Finally, chop the dill and stir it into the soup, cooking for another 2 minutes to complete.
Tip:- In addition to the above seasoning method, you can adjust the seasoning to your family’s taste for a more palatable soup.
- During the cooking process, be sure to skim off any foam to help keep the soup clear and tastier.
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Final Product
Hot and sour fish soup with cobia, with a cloudy yellowish color, tender fish meat, sweet and fatty, very delicious. The broth has a light sour taste thanks to the tamarind, fragrant with dill, perfect to enjoy with a bowl of hot rice!
How to Choose Fresh and Delicious Cobia
- Fresh and delicious cobia is best when alive, scales intact, firm flesh, and clear eyes.
- When selecting fish, check the gills; if they are still red, the fish is fresh, but if they are pale or dark, the fish has begun to spoil.
Effective Ways to Remove the Fishy Smell from Cobia
- Method 1: Rub salt all over the fish for about 2 – 3 minutes, then rinse with water to remove the fishy smell.
- Method 2: Mix a little alcohol into water and soak the fish for about 1 minute, then rub the fish evenly to help clean and eliminate the fishy smell.
- Method 3: Using a diluted vinegar/lemon mixture to wash the fish is also effective in removing the fishy smell.
How to Choose Fresh and Delicious Tomatoes
- You should choose tomatoes that are fresh, juicy, with smooth, shiny skin, and bright red color.
- Only select those that are intact, without scratches or bruises, and have no unusual spots.
- Choose those with a light, characteristic aroma, without any strange smell.
- It’s best to choose those still with stems; gently pull on the stem, and if it stays firmly attached to the fruit, you can purchase it.
No need to spend too much time, the 2 dishes of pomfret cooked in sour soup that are cooling, nutritious, and easy to make right at home, which TasteVN just shared, will help you and your family have a more delicious meal. Wishing you success in making the dish!
