Long fish is a very familiar type of fish to the people of the Mekong Delta, with many diverse and attractive cooking methods such as braised dish, fried dish,… Today, let’s show off our skills by cooking and immediately make 2 dishes of long fish braised with pepper!
1. Long fish braised with pepper
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Long Fish Braised with Pepper For 2 people
Long fish 200 gr Green onions 3 stalks Fish sauce 2 tablespoons Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Sugar/pepper a little
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How to cook Long Fish Braised with Pepper
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Prepare the long fish
To remove the fishy smell and sliminess of the long fish, rub the fish with a little salt and then rinse it thoroughly with water, then take it out to a basket to drain.
After that, marinate the fish with 2 tablespoons of fish sauce and 1 teaspoon of sugar for 15 minutes.
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Prepare the green onions
Remove the yellowed leaves from the green onions and cut off the root ends, wash thoroughly, then chop finely.
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Cook the fish
Place a pan on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, wait for the oil to heat up, then add the fish, adjust the heat to low, and cook until the fish is dry.
After about 3 minutes of cooking, add 100ml of water, cook for another 10 minutes until the fish absorbs the spices and the cooking liquid thickens, then add 1 tablespoon of pepper.
Season to taste according to your family’s preference, then sprinkle the chopped green onions on top and turn off the heat.
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Finished Product
Stewed fish with pepper is extremely delicious and attractive with its appealing brown color and rich flavor. This fish dish is very suitable to eat with white rice, not only adding nutrition to the meal but also making it more interesting.
2. Stewed fish with pepper and pork belly
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stewed fish with pepper and pork belly For 2 people
Fish 200 gr Pork belly 200 gr Chili 2 pieces Fish sauce 2 tablespoons Cooking oil 3 tablespoons Common spices a little (sugar/ salt/ pepper)
How to choose fresh and delicious pork belly
- A good piece of pork belly should have a balanced amount of meat and fat, with the meat being a bright red color and the fat being opaque white and firm.
- You should choose pieces where the meat and fat are tightly attached to each other, not too loose.
- You can also check by pressing with your hand; if you feel good elasticity, you should buy it, but if the meat is too mushy or soft, you should not buy it.
How to cook Braised squid with pepper and pork belly
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Prepare the squid
Wash the squid thoroughly with water, then drain in a basket to remove excess water.
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Prepare the pork belly
To eliminate the odor of the pork belly, wash it with salted water for about 10 minutes. Then drain the excess water.
After the meat is drained, cut it into small pieces about 1/2 inch thick.
Wash the chili peppers thoroughly and let them dry.
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Braised fish
Place a pan on the stove, add 3 tablespoons of cooking oil, wait for the oil to heat up, then add 1 tablespoon of sugar and stir until the sugar gradually turns a brown caramel color, then add the pork and fish.
Mix gently but thoroughly so that the fish does not break, add another tablespoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, and 2 chili peppers.
Reduce the heat, after 3 minutes the sauce will start to thicken, add about 200ml of water and braise for 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, add 1 teaspoon of pepper, adjust the seasoning to taste, then turn off the heat.
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Finished Product
Stewed snakehead fish with pepper and delicious, attractive pork belly. The snakehead fish is tender, infused with rich spices combined with soft, fatty pork belly, making you just want to enjoy it forever.
What is snakehead fish?
Snakehead fish is actually juvenile snakehead, quite small in size, and is a fairly common type of fish in some western provinces such as Can Tho, Dong Thap, ..
How to choose fresh and delicious snakehead fish
- Fresh and delicious snakehead fish are those with flesh that feels good elasticity when held, not too soft or slimy.
- You should choose fish with clear, slightly bulging eyes, and not leaking yellow fluid.
- It is preferable to select fish of uniform size to ensure even seasoning and a more visually appealing dish.
Effective ways to eliminate fishy smell
- To eliminate the fishy smell of fish, you can use a little salt, rub it on the fish and leave it for about 10 minutes, then rinse it clean with water.
- Another way is to soak the fish in rice water for about 10 minutes, then carefully remove it and rinse with water.
- Or you can also use fresh milk without sugar to wash the fish, which is very effective and easy to do, right?
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With detailed instructions from TasteVN, you will definitely complete 2 dishes of braised fish that are incredibly attractive, delicious, and flavorful. Be sure to quickly save the recipe and share it so that many people can know it.
*Refer to the recipe and images from 2 YouTube channels Nga Dương and T&T Building
