Today, let TasteVN share 2 ways to make crispy fried fish that are super delicious and appealing for the whole family to enjoy with simple steps that anyone can do. Let’s get cooking and immediately prepare these 2 enticing fried dishes!
1. Fried Fish with Ginger
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Fried Fish with Ginger For 4 people
Fish 1.5 kg Duck eggs 1 egg (can substitute with chicken eggs) Lemongrass 5 stalks Shallots 5 bulbs Ginger 3 bulbs Garlic 2 bulbs Lion’s powder 1/2 tablespoon Tapioca flour 1 tablespoon Chili paste 2 teaspoons Annatto oil 2 teaspoons Sesame oil 1 teaspoon Cooking oil 810 ml Common spices A little (MSG/ seasoning powder/ sugar)
Where to buy lion’s mane powder?
- Currently, you can buy lion’s mane powder at stores selling baking ingredients or in supermarkets, and reputable e-commerce websites. The price ranges from 12,000 VND – 15,000 VND/100gr (price updated as of June 2021).
- When purchasing, you should buy lion’s mane powder with a clear origin from well-known and reputable brands that many people trust.
Tools needed
Multifunctional blender, bowl, knife, pestle, bowl, pan, cloth,…
How to prepare fried catfish with galangal
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Prepare catfish
After buying the catfish, place it in a bowl and pour boiling water over it. Wait until the skin turns white, then take the fish out and use a cloth to rub it under running water to remove the fish’s membrane.
Next, gut the fish, remove all the internal organs, and wash it clean. Then use a knife to fillet the fish along the body and cut it into small square pieces, each about 1.5 finger lengths long.
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Prepare other ingredients
Wash the lemongrass thoroughly, then drain, cut into pieces about the length of one finger, then use a pestle to crush and put into a bowl.
For the ginger, peel, wash it clean, cut it into small pieces, and put it into a multifunctional blender to puree. After peeling, chop the shallots and garlic finely and put them into a bowl.
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Marinating fish and coating with flour
First, add 1 tablespoon of tapioca flour and 1/2 tablespoon of lion flour to a plate, mixing these two types of flour together well.
Next, add the cut fish along with 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1 tablespoon of seasoning granules, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, 2 teaspoons of satay, 2 teaspoons of annatto oil, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, and 10 ml of cooking oil into the pan.
Then, crack the duck egg, take the egg yolk and add it in, followed by squeezing out the juice of chopped shallots, garlic, lemongrass, and galangal. Mix well until the seasonings are dissolved, then add 1/2 tablespoon of the mixed flour and marinate for about 5-10 minutes for the fish to absorb the flavors evenly.
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Fried Fish and Galangal
First, pour 800ml of cooking oil into a pan, wait until the oil is hot, then add the marinated fish and fry over medium heat for about 10 minutes until the fish is golden brown, then remove the fish.
Next, add the drained lemongrass along with a little ground galangal and the mixture of tapioca flour and lion’s flour that you prepared earlier into a plate, mix well so that the lemongrass and galangal are evenly coated with flour, then add to the pan of oil where you just fried the fish.
Fry over medium heat for about 2 minutes until the lemongrass and galangal are golden and crispy, then remove and drain.
Then, add the fried fish back into the pan of oil where you just fried the galangal, fry again for another 2 minutes over medium heat until the outer layer of the fish is crispy and delicious, then remove and let it drain.
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Completion
Finally, place the fried fish on a plate, then top it with crispy lemongrass and galangal, and garnish with lettuce, cucumber, and carrot to complete this dish!
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Final Product
The fried Pangasius fish after completion will have a beautiful golden color. When eaten, you will feel the crispy golden fish skin, with the tender and deliciously sweet meat inside.
Dipping it in a bowl of sweet and sour fish sauce and eating it with hot rice makes it super delicious, everyone!
2. Fried Pangasius with Betel Leaves
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty Level
Easy
Ingredients for Fried Pangasius with Betel Leaves For 4 people
Pangasius 2 kg Betel Leaves 18 leaves Turmeric Fermentation 1 tablespoon Crispy Fry Powder 1 tablespoon Cooking Oil 800 ml Common Seasoning A little (sugar/ seasoning powder/ monosodium glutamate/ ground pepper)
How to Choose Fresh Betel Leaves
- When buying betel leaves, you should choose those with a dark green color, shiny surface, and no unusual black or yellow spots.
- Additionally, you should buy leaves that still have the stems or whole branches, to ensure the leaves are still fresh.
- Avoid buying leaves that are wilted or bruised.
Where to buy fresh turmeric?
You can find fresh turmeric at some traditional markets or buy it online on e-commerce websites. Remember to choose reputable places to ensure the health of your family!
Guide to carving decorative tomato flowers for dishes (optional)
To make your dishes more lively and appealing, you can add decorative tomato flowers. The method for carving tomato flowers is very simple, refer to the guide from TasteVN!
How to prepare catfish fried with betel leaves
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Prepare catfish
After buying catfish, to eliminate the fishy smell, clean the internal organs and rinse the fish, then use a knife to fillet the thick meat from the back. Then, remove the skin and cut the fish meat into small pieces about the length of three fingers.
Tip: To eliminate the fishy smell, you just need to remove the fish skin and rinse it with water, as catfish belongs to the smooth-skinned fish category, so removing the skin will get rid of the odor.
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Prepare other ingredients
Wash the wild betel leaves and then take 4 leaves, cut them into thin strips, and 6 leaves, cut into bite-sized pieces.
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Marinate the fish
Add the cut fish meat into a bowl along with the thinly sliced wild betel leaves, 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning, 1/2 tablespoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/4 tablespoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of ground pepper, 1 tablespoon of turmeric powder, and 1 tablespoon of batter for frying, mix well and marinate for about 5 – 10 minutes for the fish to absorb the spices evenly.
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Fried Fish
Add 800ml of cooking oil to the pan, wait until the oil is hot, then gradually add each piece of marinated fish. Fry over medium heat for about 10 minutes until the fish is golden, then add the cut betel leaves and stir evenly for about 3 minutes until the betel leaves are golden. Then, remove the fish and the crispy betel leaves and let them drain on paper towels.
Tip: To prevent the fish from breaking and losing its crispy outer layer, you should wait until the fish has a crispy exterior before using chopsticks to turn it evenly.
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Completion
After the fish has drained oil, place 8 pieces of betel leaves on a plate, then add the crispy fish and betel leaves on top.
Tip: If you have time, you can carve tomatoes to decorate the dish attractively.
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Finished Product
When completed, the fried catfish with betel leaves will have an attractive golden color. When you take a bite, you will feel the crispy golden texture of the outer layer, while the fish meat inside is soft and delicious, evenly absorbing the spices.
Eating it with a little soy sauce or fish sauce is also incredibly tasty and appealing!
How to choose fresh and delicious catfish
- Fresh and delicious catfish will have clear eyes, pink gills, skin without unusual color, and the anus is white and retracted inward.
- Additionally, when buying, you can observe the mouth and body of the fish to distinguish whether it is still fresh or not. If you see fish with closed mouths and when pressing the body with your hand, it has good elasticity and does not sink in, then it is fresh fish.
- To buy the best catfish, you should choose fish that are still alive and swimming vigorously in the tank.
- You should not choose fish that show abnormal signs such as swelling, weak swimming, pale color, or have a fishy smell or a slightly pungent smell like ammonia.
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Hopefully, with the steps outlined above, you can successfully make these 2 ways of making crispy catfish and treat your whole family after hard working days. Wishing you success!
*Refer to the recipes and images from 2 YouTube channels Ba cẩn Vlog and VTC14 CHANNEL.
