This is a fairly popular type of fish used in daily meals by many women. The flesh of the khoai fish is very tender, so when fried crispy, it is very delicious. Let’s get cooking with TasteVN and try making 2 simple ways to fry khoai fish crispy and battered!
1. Crispy Fried Khoai Fish
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Preparation
40 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Crispy Fried Khoai Fish For 2 people
Khoai fish 500 g Lemon 1 piece Crispy frying flour 150 g (1 packet) Chicken egg 1 piece
How to Cook Crispy Fried Snakehead Fish
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Prepare the snakehead fish
After buying the fish, remove its intestines and gills, then wash the fish with lemon and salt to clean it, and rinse again with cold water, then drain. Next, fillet the fish, separating the flesh and cutting it into bite-sized pieces, and set aside.
Next, separate the egg whites into a small bowl.
Marinate and mix the fish with 2 teaspoons of salt, 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, and the egg whites you separated earlier, and let it sit for about 10 minutes to absorb the seasoning.
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Dip the fish in flour
First, place the flour in a deep plate. Since you are using dry flour for frying, you do not need to mix it with water.
Then, dip the fish in the flour so that it is evenly coated on both sides.
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Fry the fish
Place a pan on the stove, add cooking oil to the pan (depending on the amount of fish), and fry the fish until golden brown on both sides, then remove it to a plate lined with absorbent paper.
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Finished Product
The fried fish dish with a crispy golden crust and tender white meat will surely delight all family members.
With this crispy fried fish, you can dip it in ketchup, chili sauce, or sweet and sour fish sauce, which will be very delicious and enhance the flavor of the dish.
2. Fried Fish
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Preparation
40 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Fried Fish For 2 people
Fish 500 g Eggs 2 pieces Flour 150 g Breadcrumbs 150 g
Tools: Gas stove, pot, bowls,…
How to Prepare Fried Catfish
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Preparing the catfish
After buying the catfish, wash it thoroughly, gut it, and rinse it again with clean water. Then cut it into bite-sized pieces and let it drain.
Marinate and mix the fish with 2 teaspoons of salt, 2 teaspoons of pepper (you can adjust the seasoning to your family’s taste) and let it sit for about 10 minutes for the fish to absorb the spices.
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Dipping the fish in batter
Put 150g of breadcrumbs and 150g of flour into 2 separate bowls. Then crack 2 eggs into another bowl and whisk them until the yolks and whites are well combined.
Next, dip the fish in order through the egg, the flour, and the breadcrumbs, and set it aside on another plate.
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Frying the fish
Place a pan or pot on the stove and add cooking oil (depending on the amount of fish). Add the battered fish to the pan and fry until both sides are golden brown, then transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
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Mixing tamarind fish sauce
You take garlic, chili, 2 tablespoons of filtered tamarind, 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of water into a small bowl and mix well.
Then, taste again for saltiness, sweetness, sourness, and spiciness to suit your taste.
Note: The tamarind fish sauce must have a certain thickness, not too watery or diluted.
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Finished product
The piece of snakehead fish with its characteristic fatty meat combined with the salty, sour, and sweet tamarind fish sauce will bring your family an unforgettable delicious flavor.
- To choose snakehead fish that is not chemically treated, buyers should pay attention to the color and softness of the fish. Fresh snakehead fish has a silvery gray color and a clear body. The more spoiled the snakehead fish is, the more pink it will look, with a cloudy white body and mushy texture.
- You should buy snakehead fish from trusted and reputable stores to avoid purchasing fish that has been treated with toxins.
- As for snakehead fish that has been sold for 3 – 4 days, it is not advisable to buy it.
Simple tips to remove fishy smell:
- Using salt: You can mix a little salt into water and soak the fish for about 5 – 10 minutes. Alternatively, you can rub salt onto the fish’s body, then scale and clean the fish. Finally, just rinse the fish with water before cooking.
- Using rice water: After cleaning the fish, you can cut it into bite-sized pieces and soak it in rice water for about 15 – 20 minutes. Then take it out and rinse it clean with water.
- Using alcohol or vinegar: When washing the fish, you can mix a few tablespoons of alcohol or white vinegar into the water, then soak the fish for about 5 minutes and rinse it clean with water.
See more: 7 tips to easily and effectively remove the fishy smell
Tips for using leftover fish parts
After filleting the fish for frying, the remaining head and bones can be used as ingredients to make sour soup. First, marinate the fish with ginger, garlic, and ground turmeric or turmeric powder. Then, sauté onions, add clean water, bring to a boil, add the fish and sour fruits, and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes, then add tomatoes, spices, and green onions to finish.
The above is information about 2 ways to make crispy fried fish and battered fish that TasteVN shares with you. If you have any questions, please leave your information below the article.
*Refer to images and recipes from: YouTube channel Bếp Son and YouTube channel Chef Ben Vado
