Giant grouper has a characteristic sweet and chewy meat, which is very popular for making sour soup and hot pot. However, you can also fry giant grouper with fish sauce or tomato sauce, which is also very delicious. So let’s go to the kitchen right away to learn 2 ways to prepare this type of giant grouper!
1. Fried giant grouper with fish sauce
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
45 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Fried giant grouper with fish sauce Serves 4
Giant grouper 500 gr Dried thyme 1 teaspoon (or 2 sprigs of fresh thyme) Green onion tops 1/2 cup Minced garlic 1 tablespoon Minced shallots 1 tablespoon Minced chili 1 tablespoon Brown sugar 1 tablespoon Seasoning powder 1/2 tablespoon MSG 1/2 teaspoon Pepper 1/2 teaspoon Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 3 tablespoons Rice washing water 3 cups
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How to cook Fried Barramundi with Fish Sauce
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Prepare the Barramundi
When buying, ask the seller to slice the barramundi about 1 finger thick. At home, soak it in rice water for about 5 – 10 minutes and rinse with clean water to remove any fishy smell.
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Marinate the Barramundi
Gradually marinate the barramundi in a bowl that contains: 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic, 1/2 tablespoon minced shallots, 1/2 tablespoon minced chili, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1/2 tablespoon seasoning powder, 1/2 teaspoon MSG, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 1 tablespoon fish sauce, turning the fish to absorb the spices for about 25 minutes.
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Fry the Barramundi
Place a pan on the stove, heat 3 tablespoons of cooking oil over medium heat. Then, add the barramundi and fry until both sides are golden brown, then remove and drain the oil.
Tip: You should scrape off the marinade from the fish before frying to prevent it from burning.
Completion
You continue to use that frying pan, add 1/2 tablespoon of minced garlic, 1/2 tablespoon of minced shallots, 1/2 tablespoon of minced chili, and 1/2 cup of chopped green onions, stir-fry evenly over medium heat for about 2 minutes.
Then, pour all the remaining fish marinade into the pan, and you can add seasonings according to your preference, including sugar, monosodium glutamate, and fish sauce, then stir well.
Finally, add the fried fish slices back into the fish sauce pan, turn the fish on all sides for another 2 minutes, then turn off the heat.
Final product
Fried fish with fish sauce has a very attractive honey-brown color, the fish meat retains its tenderness and is evenly soaked with the sweet and salty flavors of the seasonings used.
You can eat the fried fish directly with lettuce or cucumber, or even enjoy it with hot rice and add a salad to enhance the light flavor for the meal!
2. Fried fish with tomato sauce
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Preparation
25 minutes
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Cooking
45 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Fried Barramundi with Tomato Sauce Serves 2
Barramundi 300 gr Tomatoes 6 pieces Bird’s Eye Chili 2 pieces Garlic 6 cloves Spring Onions 3 tablespoons (chopped) Salt 1 teaspoon MSG 1/2 teaspoon Sugar 2 tablespoons Pepper 1/2 teaspoon Cooking Oil 3 tablespoons Rice Washing Water 3 cups
How to Choose Fresh and Delicious Tomatoes
- Based on color: You should choose tomatoes that have a bright red outer skin, evenly colored. The outer skin should be intact, without scratches, and plump, indicating fresh tomatoes.
- Based on aroma: Naturally ripened tomatoes usually have a mild fragrance that is easily noticeable when sniffed. In contrast, tomatoes that have been force-ripened lack aroma.
How to Prepare Fried Barramundi with Tomato Sauce
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Prepare and Marinate the Barramundi
After buying the barramundi, soak it in rice water for about 10 minutes and then take it out to rinse clean to remove the slime and fishy smell.
Next, use a knife to cut it into bite-sized pieces, about the size of two fingers.
Finally, marinate the fish with seasonings including 1/2 teaspoon of coarse salt, 1/2 tablespoon of sugar, and a little monosodium glutamate, allowing it to absorb the flavors for about 20 minutes.
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Prepare Other Ingredients
For the tomatoes, cut them into small cubes. For those who do not like the seeds, they can be removed before cutting.
Next, place the tomatoes in a bowl and marinate with 1/2 teaspoon of coarse salt, 1/2 tablespoon of sugar, and the remaining monosodium glutamate, mixing well for about 10 minutes.
Peel and finely chop the garlic. Wash the green onions and chop them finely. Slice the chili.
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Fried Fish
Place a pan on the stove, turn the heat to medium, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil to sauté 1/2 of the minced garlic until fragrant. Next, add the fish and fry until golden brown on all sides for about 10 minutes, then remove.
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Make Tomato Sauce for Fish
You can use the same pan used for frying the fish, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to sauté the remaining minced garlic over medium heat. Then, add all the tomatoes, stir-fry for about 5 minutes, then add 1/2 cup of water to prevent the tomato sauce from becoming too thick.
Cover and cook until the tomatoes soften for about 5 – 10 minutes.
Next, add the fried snapper to the pan, stir well with 1 tablespoon of sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Season to taste while adjusting the heat to low, cooking until the tomato sauce reaches your desired thickness.
Finally, add chopped green onions and sliced chili, stir well and turn off the heat.
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Final Product
Fried cobia fish with tomato sauce has a very appealing aroma. The fish meat is tender but retains its natural sweetness and chewiness, blended with the sweet and sour taste from the tomato sauce, making it very easy to eat. This fish dish is definitely suitable for both the elderly and children in your family.
You can enjoy it with hot rice and a bit of lettuce or cucumber to enhance the flavor of the dish.
Fried cobia fish with tomato sauce is a delicious dish with a rich, sweet and sour flavor that pairs well with rice. It is suitable as a main dish for your daily meals, so let’s check out more recipes at Điện máy XANh to prepare this appealing dish.
See details: How to make delicious and attractive cobia fish with tomato sauce very simple
How to choose fresh and delicious cobia fish
For whole fish:
- Press on the fish’s body; it should have a certain degree of elasticity, the surface should be slimy, and it should feel flexible when bent.
- The fish’s eyes should be clear, slightly red, indicating that the fish has just been caught.
- The fish’s belly should be white, looking normal and not swollen.
- The gills under the fish should be slightly yellow.
For processed fish (sold by pieces):
- The flesh of the fish should still be fresh, without any unusual fishy smell and not too slimy.
- When pressed, the flesh should still have elasticity.
How to remove the fishy smell from cobia fish
- Method 1: Use salt to rub on the fish’s body, then rinse with clean water.
- Method 2: Soak in water with crushed ginger for about 10 minutes, then rinse with clean water.
- Method 3: Use white wine or vinegar to wash the fish, then rinse with clean water.
With the above sharing, I hope you have learned more about 2 delicious ways to make fried barramundi with fish sauce and fried with tomato sauce at home. Wishing you a good meal!
*Refer to the recipes and images from the YouTube channel of 2E’s Corner and Trịnh Trần.
