Snakehead fish has long been a familiar food for all generations of Vietnamese people from the South to the North. Dishes made from snakehead fish are very diverse, from fried dishes, soups to braised dishes, and steamed dishes. Let’s cook with TasteVN and immediately make the delicious and flavorful snakehead fish braised with green bananas to treat your friends and family now!
1. Snakehead fish braised with green bananas
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
35 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Snakehead Fish Braised with Green Bananas Serves 4
Snakehead fish 1 fish Green bananas 3 fruits Lemon 1 fruit Chili 3 fruits Garlic 2 cloves Shallots 2 bulbs Vinegar 2 tablespoons Chili sauce 1 tablespoon Fish sauce 3 tablespoons Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Common seasonings a little (sugar/ monosodium glutamate/ pepper)
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How to Prepare Snakehead Fish Braised with Green Bananas
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Prepare the Ingredients
Clean the snakehead fish, cut into bite-sized pieces, and place them in a bowl. You can remove the fishy smell by adding 1 teaspoon of salt on the surface of the fish, massage it well to remove the slime. Then, add 2 tablespoons of vinegar or white wine and mix well. After that, let the vinegar and salt work on the fish for 3 – 4 minutes, then rinse with clean water and place on a plate.
Wash the green bananas thoroughly, do not peel them but just scrape the skin lightly. Soak the bananas in water mixed with 1 teaspoon of salt and the juice of 2 limes to prevent them from turning black.
Peel the shallots and garlic, then wash them clean with water. Mince the garlic, and slice the shallots thinly. For the chili, after washing, slice 1 chili and leave the other 2 whole.
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Marinate fish
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sugar, 3 tablespoons of fish sauce, 1/3 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, and 1 teaspoon of pepper onto the surface of the fish. Then add 1/2 of the minced garlic along with sliced chili, and 1 tablespoon of chili sauce. After that, mix well and place the fish in the refrigerator to let it absorb the spices for 30 minutes.
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Fish Stew
Put a pan on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of sugar, 4 – 6 tablespoons of water. While waiting for the water to color, cut green bananas into bite-sized pieces.
Use chopsticks to stir the sauce evenly. When the water turns a slightly brownish yellow, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, lower the heat so the oil heats up and the sugar doesn’t burn. Continue to add sliced shallots to the pan, stirring until the shallots turn golden.
Increase the heat, place the fish in the pan to sear it. Flip the fish over to ensure the seasoning seeps into the cuts and colors evenly. When you see the fish has seared, add the green bananas and the remaining marinade from the fish plate into the pan and stir well.
Pour more water into the pan until it reaches about the level of the fish, set the heat to medium, then cover and stew the fish until the water reduces to your liking, then turn off the heat and prepare to enjoy.
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Finished Dish
The braised snakehead fish with green bananas is hot and fresh, with tender and sweet fish meat, infused with spices, and the green bananas are soft but not mushy. The fish braising sauce is delicious and rich. All the flavors are well absorbed, making it incredibly appealing. Eating a piece of fish with a piece of banana and a bit of hot rice is simply unbeatable!
2. Braised Snakehead Fish with Green Bananas and Turmeric
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
40 minutes
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Difficulty Level
Easy
Ingredients for Braised Snakehead Fish with Green Bananas and Turmeric Serves 4
Snakehead fish 1 fish Turmeric 2 pieces Garlic 2 cloves Shallots 2 cloves Chili 2 pieces Cooking oil 4 tablespoons Fish sauce 2 teaspoons Common spices a little (seasoning/ salt/ sugar/ monosodium glutamate/ pepper)
How to cook Snakehead fish braised with green banana and turmeric
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Prepare the ingredients
After cleaning and slicing the snakehead fish into bite-sized pieces, you can eliminate the fishy smell by rubbing salt on the skin to remove the slime from the surface and thoroughly wash away the blood remaining in the fish slices.
Shallots, garlic, and fresh turmeric should be peeled and washed with water. Then use a pestle to pound the ingredients together until fine.
Wash the chili with clean water, slice one thinly, and pound the other with the mixture.
Peel the green banana, cut it into bite-sized pieces, and rinse briefly with clean water.
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Marinate the fish
After draining, place the snakehead fish on a plate, add 2 teaspoons of seasoning, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1 teaspoon of sugar, the pounded mixture of garlic, shallots, turmeric, and chili, along with 4 tablespoons of cooking oil.
Mix well and marinate the fish for 30 minutes to allow it to absorb the flavors.
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Cooking fish
Place the pot on the stove and add all the fish along with the marinade. Bring to a boil to firm up the fish meat. When the underside of the fish is firm, use chopsticks to flip the fish to ensure even cooking.
Add 2 teaspoons of fish sauce, pour boiling water just over the fish, and add all the green bananas into the pot. Adjust the heat to low to let the fish stew until the sauce thickens and the fish and bananas absorb the flavors evenly.
Finally, sprinkle a little ground pepper along with a few slices of chili on top of the fish and turn off the heat.
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Final Product
Snakehead fish braised with green bananas and fresh turmeric, with firm and sweet fish meat, soft but not mushy green bananas, combined with eye-catching and rich braising sauce. All ingredients are evenly infused with spices, making it incredibly appetizing.
This will surely be a dish that goes well with rice in your family’s daily meals. So why hesitate? Let’s get started on making this delicious braised dish to treat your friends and family!
How to Choose Fresh and Delicious Snakehead Fish
- You should choose snakehead fish that has a long and slender body, not too round, and of moderate size. The fish meat should not be mushy, it should feel firm when you hold it.
- Additionally, you can determine the freshness of the fish by observing the anus. If the fish has a large anus and a foul smell, it is likely that it is dead, about to spoil, or has been treated with chemicals, so it should not be purchased!
Effective Ways to Eliminate the Fishy Smell of Snakehead Fish
- To eliminate the fishy smell of snakehead fish, you should use salt to massage around the fish for about 2 – 3 minutes, then rinse with clean water and let it drain.
- You can also massage the fish for 3 – 5 minutes with warm water mixed with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice or vinegar to remove the fishy smell.
- Another way to remove the fishy smell is to apply a little lime to the fish skin and then scrub with banana leaves; the fish slime will separate from the fish due to the friction.
How to choose fresh green bananas
- You should choose bananas that are dark green and evenly colored. Avoid buying green bananas that show signs of pests, are soft, or bruised.
- You can look for reputable fruit stalls or supermarkets TasteVN near your area to select fresh, quality bananas.
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Above are 2 ways to make braised snakehead fish with green bananas that are super delicious, rich in flavor, and easy to make for daily meals. Let’s do it, and wish you success!
