Salmon is a type of fish that is rich in special nutrients very beneficial for health. Join TasteVN to the kitchen to learn 2 ways to make turmeric braised salmon and braised salmon for the whole family to enjoy, and make this braised dish right away!
1. Turmeric Braised Salmon
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Turmeric Braised Salmon For 4 people
Salmon 1 kg Ginger 1 root Scallions 1/2 stalk Spring onions 2 stalks Lemongrass 2 stalks Red onion 1 bulb Garlic 3 cloves Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon Sesame oil 1 teaspoon Fish sauce 1 teaspoon Common seasoning a little (salt/ pepper/ sugar)
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How to Cook Turmeric Salmon
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Prepare and Marinate the Salmon
Buy salmon, scale it, wash it thoroughly, and then cut it into bite-sized pieces about 2 finger lengths.
Put the salmon into a bowl, marinate the salmon with 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, 1 teaspoon of fish sauce, 1 teaspoon of sugar, mix well and let it marinate for 15 minutes.
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Prepare the Other Ingredients
Peel the ginger, wash it clean, and cut it into strips. Wash the green onions and slice them diagonally. Wash the shallots and cut them into halves.
Peel the purple onion and slice it. Peel the garlic and mince it. Cut the lemongrass into slices and mince it.
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Cook the Salmon
Place a pot on the stove, turn on the heat to medium, heat the pot, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, then add minced lemongrass and minced garlic to sauté until fragrant.
Add 1/2 cup of water, 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder, and stir well to dissolve the turmeric.
Then add the green onions, place the salmon on top, and add ginger and shallots, cover the lid and cook the salmon for 15 minutes.
Season to taste, turn off the heat.
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Final product
You serve the fish on a plate, add some scallions on top, and enjoy it with hot rice.
The fish is tender, fragrant, infused with rich flavors, and the warm spiciness of ginger is very delicious and appealing, isn’t it! Wishing you success in making this dish!
2. Braised salmon
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Braised Salmon For 5 people
Salmon 400 gr Pork belly 200 gr Shallots 5 bulbs Garlic 10 cloves Chili 1 piece Cooking oil 3 tablespoons Soy sauce 2 tablespoons Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Sugar/ pepper a little
How to choose fresh and delicious pork belly
- Choose meat that is light pink in color, with white fat, interspersed and balanced layers of meat and fat, tightly connected to each other.
- The meat should be firm, dry, and have good elasticity; after pressing, it should not leave a dent.
- Avoid buying meat that is too dark in color, slimy, or has an unusual foul smell.
How to prepare Braised Salmon
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Prepare the salmon
After purchasing the salmon, use a knife to scrape off the scales, wash it thoroughly with water, then use a paper towel to dry it.
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Prepare other ingredients
Wash the pork thoroughly, let it drain, then use paper towels to dry it. Use a knife to remove the skin, then cut it into bite-sized pieces.
Peel the shallots, slice them, and then chop them finely. Peel the garlic, crush it, and then chop it finely.
How to eliminate the smell of pork- Method 1: Rub salt on the meat and then wash it thoroughly with water.
- Method 2: Pour a little alcohol over the meat, massage it evenly, and rinse it with water several times.
- Method 3: You can wash the meat with diluted saltwater mixed with a bit of lemon juice, then rinse it thoroughly with water.
See details: Tips for removing the smell of various meats
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Fry the meat
Put the pork into a pan, place the pan on the stove, and fry the pork over medium heat for about 10 minutes to allow the pork to release its fat.
When the fat has released sufficiently, lower the heat and turn the meat to fry it evenly until golden.
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Fried fish
Place a pan on the stove, add 3 tablespoons of cooking oil to the pan, turn on the stove to medium heat, and heat the oil.
When the oil is hot, add the fish and fry both sides for about 5 minutes until the fish flesh is firm, then turn off the stove and transfer the fish to a plate.
Tip: Salmon has very soft flesh, so when flipping the fish, you should do it gently to avoid breaking the fish.
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Stewed fish
Place a small pan on the stove, add 1.5 tablespoons of sugar to the pan, turn on medium heat to melt the sugar and turn it a golden brown color.
Then add 3 tablespoons of water to the pan and stir well to mix the water with the caramel, then turn off the stove.
In the pan with the fried fish, when the fish is evenly golden, add shallots and garlic to stir-fry until fragrant, then add the caramel and the fried salmon.
Next, pour boiling water over the fish until it is submerged, simmer on low heat until the stew boils, season the fish with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, and gently stir the fish with a spoon to absorb the seasoning.
Increase the heat until the stew thickens, adjust seasoning to taste, add pepper and sliced chili, then turn off the stove.
Tip: When stewing fish, you should add boiling water to prevent the fish from being fishy.
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Final Product
You place the braised fish on a plate and enjoy it with hot rice.
The braised salmon has an eye-catching yellow color, the fish is tender and flavorful, along with crispy and fatty pork belly, the braising sauce is rich and ensures it goes well with rice!
How to Choose Fresh and Delicious Salmon
- Good quality salmon will have bright pink or orange flesh, dry and not slimy. Additionally, the fish’s stripes should be evenly colored and bright.
- It should feel firm to the touch and have good elasticity. If you press it and it leaves an indentation but quickly returns to its original state, the salmon is still fresh.
- Moreover, choose fish that has a natural fishy smell, without any strong or foul odors.
- Avoid selecting fish that is dark in color, dull, and has tiny brown spots on the surface, as it indicates that the fish has spoiled and is no longer usable.
See details: How to Choose Fresh Salmon
Effective Ways to Eliminate the Fishy Smell of Salmon
- Method 1: Soak the salmon in white wine and minced ginger for 7 – 10 minutes.
- Method 2: Another popular method for effectively eliminating odors is to soak the fish in milk for 10 minutes.
- Method 3: You can also use a mixture of lemon juice and diluted salt, then soak the salmon for 30 – 60 seconds to completely remove the fishy smell.
I wish you success in making these 2 delicious and rich turmeric salmon stew and clay pot stew for your family to enjoy!
*Refer to the recipes and images from the YouTube channel: Mai Mai and Mẹ Bòn Bon
