Delicious fish dishes are always a “fertile ground” for women to freely create surprises for their families. So today, let’s take a look at fried dishes that are incredibly tasty! Let’s get started in the kitchen to make fried croaker fish right away!
1. Fried Croaker Fish
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Fried Croaker Fish For 3 people
Fillet Croaker Fish 400 gr Chicken Eggs 2 pieces Ginger 5 gr (2 slices) Garlic 3 cloves Bird’s Eye Chili 2 pieces Lemon Juice 1 tablespoon Cornstarch 3 tablespoons Fish Sauce 1 tablespoon Cooking Oil 430 ml Common Seasoning A little (Salt/ Sugar/ MSG/ Ground Pepper)
How to choose fresh and delicious chicken eggs
- Fresh chicken eggs have a dark brown shell, evenly colored, with no cracks or tiny black spots. In contrast, if the shell appears pale and has many black spots, it indicates that the eggs have been stored for too long.
- Additionally, if you hold fresh chicken eggs up to the light, you will clearly see the round yolk, which is ideally balanced in the center of the egg, and the white is transparent. Conversely, if the yolk is red and has streaks on it, it means the eggs are old.
- Aside from the above methods, you can also shake the egg lightly to hear the sound. If there is a loud noise, it means the egg is spoiled or the hen is still incubating. If you don’t hear any noise, it means this is a fresh and delicious chicken egg.
How to prepare crispy fried fish
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Prepare and fillet the fish
First, rinse the filleted fish with diluted salt water and then rinse it again with clean water, allowing it to drain. After that, use a knife to cut the fish into thin slices suitable for eating.
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Marinate the fish
Prepare a bowl for 400g of sliced ribbonfish, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1 teaspoon of ground pepper, 2 teaspoons of cornstarch, 15ml (1 tablespoon) of cooking oil, and 2 chicken eggs. Mix all the ingredients together and let them marinate for 15 – 20 minutes.
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Prepare the other ingredients
For garlic and ginger, peel them, then mince them together with the chili pepper.
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Make the dipping sauce
Heat another pan on the stove with 15ml (1 tablespoon) of cooking oil, 3 cloves of garlic, 2 chili peppers, and the minced ginger to sauté until fragrant.
Then, add 3 tablespoons of sugar, 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 3 tablespoons of water, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, stirring everything together for 5 – 7 minutes.
Finally, add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch that has been dissolved in 1 tablespoon of water to the mixture, stir for 1 – 2 minutes until the dipping sauce starts to thicken, then season to taste and turn off the heat.
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Final Product
So the crispy grilled fish dish is complete! Just drizzle the freshly cooked fish sauce over the grilled fish and serve it to the whole family right away!
First, the fragrant aroma from the grilled fish spreads to every corner, very enticing, followed by the fish being tender and delicious, sweet in flavor, the crispy outer layer, combined with the salty-sweet dipping sauce is just right, with a bit of spiciness is truly delightful.
The crispy grilled fish can also be wrapped with various types of fresh vegetables, cucumbers, and pineapple too! Give it a try now!
2. Grilled Fish with Lemongrass and Chili
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty Level
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled Fish with Lemongrass and Chili Serves 3 people
Grilled fish 1 kg (4 fish) Lemongrass 3 stalks Chili powder 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce 1 tablespoon Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 5 tablespoons Salt/ Monosodium glutamate a little
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How to Cook Fried Mackerel with Lemongrass and Chili
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Prepare the mackerel
First, cut off the head and gills of the mackerel you bought. Then, gut the fish to remove the entrails and any remaining blood, and rub a little salt over the surface of the fish for 3 minutes.
Next, use a knife to scrape off the slime and scales, then rinse thoroughly with clean water 2 – 3 times and let it drain.
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Marinate the fish
Prepare a bowl and add 3 stalks of finely chopped lemongrass, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, and 1 tablespoon of chili powder, and mix everything together.
Then, marinate 1kg of mackerel with the lemongrass spice mixture, and let it soak for 10 – 15 minutes.
Tip: To ensure the mackerel absorbs the spices evenly, you can make light cuts on each side of the fish 2 – 3 times.
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Fried fish
Place a pan on the stove with 5 tablespoons of cooking oil over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add 1kg of marinated fish and fry for 10 – 15 minutes, flipping both sides until cooked through, then turn off the heat and transfer to a plate.
Tip: To avoid burning the lemongrass, do not use a flame that is too high when frying.
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Final product
So the dish of fried fish with lemongrass and chili is complete! In just a moment, you can treat your family to a very appetizing dish that is also incredibly simple!
The fragrant aroma of lemongrass spreads to every corner, the fresh, firm fish is rich in flavor, with a hint of spiciness at the tip of the tongue. Oh, having a bowl of white rice with it is truly wonderful!
How to choose fresh and delicious catfish
- Live fish are always the freshest and most delicious, so choose catfish that swim actively, are agile, have clear eyes, and shiny scales.
- When pressed, they should feel firm and resilient. Avoid choosing those with overly soft flesh, as that indicates the fish has been stored for too long and is no longer edible.
- For cleaned and processed catfish, do not select those with cloudy eyes, especially if they have a foul smell and a hint of ammonia, as this indicates the fish has spoiled.
Effective ways to remove the fishy smell from catfish
- To enhance the flavor of the dish, it is advisable to remove the fishy smell from catfish by washing it with green tea or dry tea. In particular, washing with fresh tea is much more effective at eliminating the fishy odor.
- Additionally, rice washing water is also considered an effective and convenient method for odor removal. After preparing the fish, soak it in rice washing water for 15 – 20 minutes and then rinse with clean water.
- Moreover, alcohol and white vinegar are also optimal choices for removing the fishy smell from catfish. Simply mix a few tablespoons of alcohol or white vinegar into water and soak the fish for 5 – 10 minutes, then rinse to effectively eliminate the odor.
Thus, the above article has brought 2 ways to make fried fish that are truly delicious and nutritious. From today, be sure to add these 2 dishes to your family’s menu right away!
*Refer to images and recipes from the 2 YouTube channels: My Wife’s Kitchen Corner and Phu Quy Cuisine
