Stewed herring with tender, sweet fish meat, infused with rich spices and unique flavors will surely make your family’s meal more diverse. The way to make stewed dishes is quite simple, let’s get into the kitchen with TasteVN right away!
1. Stewed herring with pepper
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stewed Herring with Pepper For 4 people
Herring 1 kg Green onion 2 stalks (cut into pieces) Minced garlic 1 teaspoon Minced shallots 1 teaspoon Minced lemongrass 1 teaspoon Minced chili 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Fish sauce 2 tablespoons Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Common spices a little (Salt/ seasoning powder/ monosodium glutamate/ pepper)
How to cook Braised Snakehead Fish with Pepper
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Prepare the snakehead fish
After purchasing the snakehead fish, clean the scales, cut off the fins, gills, tail, and gut the fish, removing the intestines.
Use diluted salt water to wash the fish, then rinse with clean water and let it drain.
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Marinate the fish
Place the fish in a clay pot, marinate it with 1 teaspoon of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of minced shallots, 1 teaspoon of minced lemongrass, and 1/2 teaspoon of minced chili.
Add 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1 teaspoon of pepper, 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, and 2 tablespoons of cooking oil.
Gently toss the fish with the spices, marinate the fish for about 15 minutes.
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Cook the fish
Place the marinated fish pot on the stove, braising over medium heat for about 15 minutes.
When the sauce thickens, add chopped green onions. Turn off the heat, take the pot down, and enjoy!
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Finished Product
Hot and fragrant fried snakehead fish, with tender and sweet fish meat, and a rich sauce with the spicy flavor of pepper. Served with hot rice, it will definitely make you eat a lot!
2. Fried Snakehead Fish with Turmeric
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Fried Snakehead Fish with Turmeric For 2 people
Snakehead fish 300 gr Sliced shallots 2 teaspoons Green onion tops A little (chopped) Fresh chili 1 piece Chili powder 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Soy sauce 1/2 tablespoon Fish sauce 1/2 tablespoon Common spices A little (salt/ pepper/ sugar/ monosodium glutamate/ seasoning powder)
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How to Cook Turmeric Braised Fish
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Prepare the fish
After buying the fish, you need to scrape off the scales, cut off the head, fins, tail, and gut the fish, removing the insides.
Next, soak the fish in diluted salt water for about 10 minutes, rinse the fish with clean water, and then let it drain.
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Marinate the fish
Once the fish is drained, place the fish in a bowl, marinate it with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder, mixing well, then let it marinate for 5 minutes.
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Cook the fish
To make the sauce: In a bowl, combine 1/2 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1/2 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1/4 teaspoon of seasoning powder, and 2 teaspoons of sugar.
Add 1/4 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and 2.5 tablespoons of water, then stir well.
Place a pan on the stove over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, and wait for the oil to heat up and sauté the shallots until fragrant.
Once the shallots are fragrant, add the sauce mixture, add the fish, cut 1 chili pepper into it, cover, and braise the fish over medium heat for 15 minutes.
When the sauce thickens slightly, taste and adjust the seasoning as needed, add the green onion tops, and turn off the heat.
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Final product
Braised fish with turmeric has a very eye-catching and appealing color from the turmeric.
This is a flavorful braised dish that is also quite unique, with the fish being sweet and tender, and the braising sauce being rich and flavorful. This dish served with hot rice is sure to make you eat a lot!
What is Liệt fish?
- Liệt fish is a type of sea fish, with a round body, flattened shape, small scales, and a bare head. The gill membranes are fused with the gill arch (the fleshy part that protrudes and separates the gill slits). The fish has a small mouth that can be easily elongated, with no teeth on the roof of the mouth, and the body of the fish is slimy.
- The flesh of Liệt fish is white, with a sweet and mild ocean flavor. The firm meat is very delicious and is often used to prepare dishes such as sour soup, Liệt fish cooked with vegetables, and Liệt fish braised with pepper, which are all flavorful and nutritious.
How to choose fresh and delicious Liệt fish
- Observe the gills of the fish, which should still be bright red, the eyes should be clear and not cloudy, and there should be no dark blood clots or unusual fishy smell.
- When pressing the body of the fish, it should feel firm and have good elasticity, not mushy.
- The fins of the fish should look fresh and be tightly attached to the body.
- Prefer to choose live fish that are still swimming, and you can ask the seller to prepare it on the spot, which will help ensure the fish is fresh and of higher quality.
How to eliminate the fishy smell of Liệt fish
You can eliminate the fishy smell of Liệt fish by the following methods:
- Method 1: Use salt to rub on the body of the fish, especially the gills, to remove any remaining blood, and then rinse with clean water.
- Method 2: Soak in rice washing water for about 10 minutes, then rinse with clean water.
- Method 3: Soak in a mixture of water and crushed ginger for about 10 minutes, then rinse with water.
- Method 4: Use white alcohol to wash the fish, then rinse with clean water.
Thus, TasteVN has finished guiding you on 2 ways to cook snakehead fish with pepper and turmeric that are delicious, flavorful, easy to make and extremely appetizing. We hope you have another favorite fish dish for your family!
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