Vegetarian dishes can create many unusual snacks that you may not have tried before. So let TasteVN reveal to you 2 ways to make vegetarian dried stingray and vegetarian dried catfish that look strange and delicious! Let’s get cooking right away.
1. Vegetarian dried stingray
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Preparation
40 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Vegetarian Dried Stingray Serves 4
Vegetarian ribs 100 gr Chili powder 2 teaspoons Vegetarian seasoning 1 teaspoon Salt 1 teaspoon MSG 1 teaspoon
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How to prepare Vegetarian Stingray Dried Fish
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Pound the spice mixture
First, peel the onion and slice it into thin pieces.
Then, put the onion into a mortar to pound it finely, adding 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of vegetarian seasoning, 2 teaspoons of chili powder, and 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate. Pound and mix the mixture again until well combined.
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Cut the vegetarian ribs
After purchasing the vegetarian ribs, soak them in water for about 30 minutes to soften. Take the ribs out, wash them clean, and squeeze them dry.
Next, use a knife to separate each rib into 3 pieces of equal thickness.
Note: Avoid cutting the ribs too thin; for each rib, you should separate it into 3 pieces.
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Marinating the ribs
You place each piece of marinated ribs on a plate, scoop the spice mixture and spread it evenly on both sides of the ribs. Let the ribs absorb the seasoning for about 20 minutes.
Tip: You can put all the ribs (cut) into a large bowl and add the spice mixture, mixing well to save time. Be careful not to tear the ribs!
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Sun drying
You arrange the marinated ribs on a tray (or any large rack) and take them out to dry in the sun. Just one sunny day is enough for the ribs to dry.
Note: The sun must be strong for the ribs to dry evenly, making them taste better.
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Frying
You can fry a few pieces of dried fish to taste. Heat oil in a pan over low heat, add the dried fish and fry until both sides are golden, then remove and drain the oil.
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Final Product
Dried stingray after being sun-dried has a beautiful burnt yellow color, dry and chewy, with a spicy and salty taste. You can store the dried stingray (not fried) in a sealed bag and place it in the refrigerator. When eating, you can fry it and dip it with chili sauce, or shred it to mix into a vegetarian salad, it’s fantastic.
2. Vegetarian Basa Fish (Vegetarian Puffed Fish)
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
40 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Vegetarian Basa Fish (Vegetarian Puffed Fish) Serves 20 people
Vegetarian short ribs 500 gr Fermented tofu 250 gr Lemongrass powder 10 gr Unsalted butter 10 gr Chili sauce 20 gr Five-spice powder 2 gr Soy sauce 2 tablespoons Vegetarian seasoning powder 4 teaspoons Vegetable oil 20 ml
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How to prepare Dried Tra Fish (Vegan Fried Fish)
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Mix the marinating mixture
In a large bowl, sequentially add 10g of lemongrass powder, 250g of fermented tofu, 20g of chili sauce, 2g of five-spice powder, 10g of unsalted butter (melted), 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, and 4 teaspoons of vegan seasoning powder, and mix the ingredients well until combined.
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Marinate the vegan ribs
Prepare a large container (capable of holding 500g of vegan ribs), spread a layer of seasoning on the bottom of the container and place a layer of ribs on top. Then, spread a layer of seasoning over the ribs, continuing this process until all ribs and seasoning are used.
Finally, sprinkle a layer of ground pepper over the ribs before covering with plastic wrap to marinate for about 6 hours.
Note: Place the ribs in a cool area while marinating, there is no need to put them in the refrigerator.
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Sun drying
Take the spare ribs (after marinating), squeeze out excess seasoning (if any) and place them on a tray (or rack) to dry in the shade.
Note:
- Before sun drying, you should spray a mist of alcohol (70 degrees) on the surface of the dried fish to prevent flies from landing during the drying process.
- While drying, you should check and flip both sides evenly to ensure the spare ribs dry properly.
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Frying the dried fish
Add a little oil to the pan over low heat, then lay the spare ribs in to fry until golden brown on both sides. The remaining dried fish can be placed in a sealed bag (or food container) and stored in the freezer. When you want to eat, just take it out and fry.
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Final Product
The fried vegetarian catfish is beautifully golden, looking quite similar to salted catfish and has an incredibly appealing aroma. You can eat the dried catfish with hot rice and boiled vegetables because it has a rather salty taste, or shred it to make a great vegetarian salad!
Tips for Successfully Making Dried Stingray and Vegetarian Dried Catfish
- Ensure the marinating time is just right to avoid the dried fish being too bland or too salty.
- When drying, you need to pay attention to turning both sides evenly so that the fish dries completely and adequately. Avoid excessive sunlight which can prevent the dried fish from maintaining its chewy and soft texture when eaten.
- It is necessary to have measures to prevent flies and other strange insects from sticking to the dried fish during the drying process to ensure food safety. For example, misting with alcohol water, covering with mosquito netting, etc.
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Thus, TasteVN has revealed to you 2 ways to make dry stingray and dry catfish that are visually appealing and delicious! Wishing your vegetarian dish menu becomes more diverse!
*Compiled and referenced information from various sources such as Bà mẹ quê and Nấu ăn ngon Ánh Vlog.
