Carp is one of the delicious and nutritious dishes, today TasteVN will help you change the way you prepare carp with grilled dishes, let’s go to the kitchen and immediately make 3 ways to grill carp with aluminum foil, fermented turmeric, and chili salt that are delicious and attractive!
1. Grilled carp with chili salt
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
1 hour
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled carp with chili salt For 4 people
Carp 2 kg (2 fish) Garlic 1 bulb Fresh chili 6 pieces Chili powder 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Satay sauce 2 tablespoons Salt/sugar a little
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How to prepare Grilled carp with chili salt
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Prepare the carp
You gut the carp to remove all the internal organs, if the fish has eggs, take them out and wash them clean with water.
Then you rub salt on the fish body to remove the fishy smell, then use a knife to scrape off the scales and slime, wash again with water to clean and let it drain.
Use a knife to make several diagonal cuts on both sides of the fish to help the fish absorb the seasoning better when marinating.
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Marinating the fish
You put minced garlic, finely chopped chili, 1 tablespoon of chili powder, 2 teaspoons of salt, 5 teaspoons of sugar, 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, and 2 tablespoons of satay into a bowl, and mix well until the mixture is blended together.
You wear plastic gloves and use your hands to evenly spread the mixed seasoning on both sides of the fish, and put the remaining seasoning inside the fish’s belly. You marinate the fish for about 30 minutes to allow it to absorb the seasoning.
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Grilling the fish
You light the charcoal until it burns, then place a grill over the fire and grill the fish for about 30 minutes, turning the fish regularly to ensure it cooks evenly on both sides.
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Final Product
The grilled carp has a fragrant aroma, the meat is fatty and delicious, infused with the spicy flavor of chili and satay. You can serve grilled carp with sweet and sour fish sauce for a fantastic taste, invite your family to enjoy!
2. Turmeric Grilled Carp
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty Level
Easy
Ingredients for Turmeric Grilled Carp For 4 people
Carp 1 kg (1 fish) Lemongrass 50 gr Turmeric 10 gr Fermented Rice 2 tablespoons Fish Sauce 1/2 tablespoon Common Seasoning a little (Salt/ pepper/ sugar/ monosodium glutamate)
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How to Prepare Grilled Carp with Turmeric
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Prepare the Carp
When you buy carp, ask the seller to clean it. Next, rub salt on the fish to remove the fishy smell, then use a knife to scrape off any remaining scales and slime, rinse it again with water to clean, and let it drain.
Use a knife to make two diagonal cuts on both sides of the fish so that it absorbs the seasoning better during marination.
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Marinate the Fish
Smash the lemongrass, cut it into small pieces, put it in a mortar, and pound it finely. Add 3 tablespoons of water and strain to get the lemongrass juice into a bowl.
Wash the turmeric, let it drain, and pound it finely.
Add 2 tablespoons of fermented rice into the bowl of lemongrass juice and stir well. Then add the pounded lemongrass and turmeric to the bowl and mix well.
Next, use a strainer to filter the liquid into a basin and season with 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/2 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and stir well. The leftover lemongrass and turmeric after filtering will be used to stuff the fish.
Then, place the carp in the seasoning basin, use a smashed lemongrass stalk to brush the seasoning onto the fish so that it absorbs the flavor.
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Grilled Fish
You use a bamboo stick split in half, place the fish in the middle, clamp it and tightly tie both ends of the bamboo stick to secure the fish.
You start a fire and place the fish on to grill for about 30 minutes, turning the fish evenly while grilling, using a crushed lemongrass stalk to evenly soak the fish with seasoning for it to cook thoroughly and absorb the flavors.
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Final Product
The grilled fish is perfectly cooked, fragrant, with a striking golden color, the aroma of lemongrass, a special taste from fermented rice, soft and fresh meat, you can dip it with sweet and sour fish sauce, it’s truly delicious and appealing, isn’t it?
3. Grilled Carp in Foil
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
1 hour 20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled Carp in Foil Serves 4
Carp 1 kg Minced garlic 1 tablespoon Minced shallots 1 tablespoon Chopped chili 1 teaspoon Lemongrass 70 gr Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Common seasoning a little (Salt/ seasoning powder/ monosodium glutamate/ pepper)
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How to Make Grilled Carp in Foil
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Prepare the Carp
After purchasing the carp, you need to gut it and remove all the internal organs. If the fish has roe, leave it in and wash it thoroughly with water.
Then, rub salt on the fish to eliminate the fishy smell and use a knife to scrape off the scales and slime. Rinse it again with water until clean and let it drain.
Use a knife to make diagonal cuts on both sides of the fish to help it absorb the seasoning better during marination and taste better when grilled.
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Marinating Fish
Put minced garlic, shallots, chili, 50g of minced lemongrass, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of seasoning powder, 1 tablespoon of monosodium glutamate, 1 teaspoon of pepper, and 1 tablespoon of fish sauce into a bowl. Mix well until the ingredients are blended together.
Place the fish in a large pan. Wear plastic gloves and use your hands to evenly apply the mixed seasoning on both sides of the fish, and put the remaining seasoning inside the fish’s belly. Let the fish marinate for about 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
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Wrapping and Grilling the Fish
Take a piece of aluminum foil measuring 40cm x 50cm, place 10g of crushed lemongrass in the center of the foil, then add the marinated carp and top it with another 10g of crushed lemongrass. Fold the two ends of the foil over first, then fold the sides and press gently to tightly wrap the fish.
Put charcoal in the stove, light it until the charcoal is glowing red, then place the grill on the stove and put the foil-wrapped carp on it, grilling each side for about 20 minutes until the fish is cooked.
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Final product
The grilled carp will have a fragrant smell from lemongrass, minced garlic, and will have an extremely attractive golden color. The grilled fish meat is tender, spicy, well-infused with spices, and the skin is crispy and fatty. Invite the family to enjoy it now.
How to choose fresh and delicious carp
- Choose slightly larger fish as larger fish will have firmer flesh, fewer bones, and less fishy smell. When buying live fish, choose those that swim quickly, are healthy, and are not belly-up.
- You can stroke a line on the fish’s belly; if you feel eggs, it is a female carp. Conversely, if there are no eggs, it is a male carp, and when gently squeezing the belly of the male carp, a white fluid will ooze out. Female carp are usually slimmer and have less meat compared to male carp.
- Check the color inside the gills; if red, it indicates fresh fish, while white or dark indicates that the fish is no longer fresh.
- When selecting fish, choose those that are fresh, have smooth scales that adhere to the skin, clear and bulging eyes, and skin that is bright red and shiny.
- The body of the fish should feel firm to the touch, the flesh should be solid and not mushy. The eyes should be bulging, and the belly should not be swollen or burst.
How to clean carp properly, without a fishy smell
- After buying the fish, scale it, gut it, and remove the internal organs. Use lemon to gently rub the surface of the fish to remove the slime, then rinse thoroughly with water. Do not rub the lemon too long as it may cook the fish skin.
- If you don’t have lemon, you can rub it with salt or wash the fish with cold water mixed with a little alcohol or vinegar.
- Be sure to remove the blood along the fish’s spine to reduce the fishy taste.
- Continue to rinse the fish with clean water once more, then place it in a colander to drain.
- Additionally, you can also buy pre-cleaned fish at supermarkets or reputable food stores to save time.
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It’s so simple to make 3 ways to make carp grilled in foil, with turmeric and chili salt that are delicious and appealing to treat your family and friends, right? Wishing you success with the recipe shared by TasteVN!
*Refer to images and recipes from the YouTube channel HIEU VLOGS, WESTERN REGION WASHING SEASON, and Thanh Hoa Food.
