Catfish is rich in nutrients, with firm and delicious meat, making it a favorite for many people. Catfish can be prepared into various delicious dishes, among which the most appealing is the dish of grilled catfish with galangal, salt, chili, and turmeric. Let’s join TasteVN get cooking right away with 3 irresistible grilled dishes to treat the family!
1. Grilled catfish with galangal
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
45 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled catfish with galangal Serves 3
Catfish 1 fish (about 1kg) Galangal 1 bulb Red onion 3 bulbs Garlic 3 cloves Fermented rice 2 tablespoons Shrimp paste 1 tablespoon Turmeric water 2 tablespoons Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Annatto oil 1 tablespoon Common seasoning a little (salt/ sugar/ seasoning powder)
What is fermented rice? Where to buy it?
- Fermented rice or fermented rice is a traditional seasoning in Vietnamese cuisine with a mild sour taste and distinctive aroma, usually made from leftover rice or noodles.
- You can buy fermented rice at reputable grocery stores, food stalls, or supermarkets, or to ensure hygiene, you can make it right at home.
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How to prepare Grilled Catfish with Fermented Rice and Turmeric
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Prepare the catfish
Buy catfish and clean the intestines, remove the fins and blood vessels. Rub salt on the fish and rinse with water to reduce the slime, then let it drain.
Next, cut the fish into bite-sized pieces about the thickness of a finger.
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Marinating fish
You peel the shallots and garlic and then chop them finely. The galangal should be peeled and finely chopped.
You put the chopped shallots, garlic, and galangal into a bowl, add 1 tablespoon of annatto oil, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of seasoning powder, 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 2 tablespoons of ground turmeric water, 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, 2 tablespoons of fermented rice, and 1 tablespoon of shrimp paste.
You mix the ingredients thoroughly and marinate the fish for 20 minutes to let the fish absorb the flavors.
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Grilling fish
To stabilize the temperature in the oven, preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes.
Then place the fish on the baking tray and grill for 15 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius. When the time is up, flip the fish and brush an even layer of marinade over it, continue grilling for another 5 minutes at 195 degrees Celsius until the fish is golden brown.
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Finished Dish
Grilled catfish with galangal and fermented rice is simple and easy to make; however, the aroma and color of the dish will make everyone hard to resist.
When you eat, you will feel the crispy fish skin outside soaked with a salty and spicy flavor, fragrant with the rich scent of galangal and fermented rice, while the fish meat inside is chewy, firm, and does not fall apart, retaining its natural sweetness.
You can wrap the fish with rice paper, add some fresh vermicelli, fresh vegetables, and cucumber, dipping it with a bowl of tamarind fish sauce or sweet and sour fish sauce will be amazing!
2. Grilled Catfish with Salt and Chili
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Preparation
45 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled Catfish with Salt and Chili Serves 3 people
Catfish 800 gr Minced lemongrass 20 gr Minced chili 20 gr Minced shallot 10 gr Minced garlic 10 gr Coarse salt 50 gr Saté 20 gr Shallot 70 gr Perilla leaves 10 gr Ginger A little Lemon juice A little Common spices A little (salt/ sugar/ pepper/ monosodium glutamate)
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How to Prepare Grilled Catfish with Salt and Chili
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Prepare the catfish
Clean the catfish by removing the intestines, fins, and blood vessels. Rub salt on the fish and rinse it with water to reduce the sliminess, then let it drain, or you can use warm water mixed with a little ginger salt to scrape off the sliminess from the fish’s body.
Next, soak the fish in diluted lemon juice or vinegar water for about 5 minutes to remove the fishy smell, then proceed to fillet the fish along its body.
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Marinate the fish
Mix 20gr of lemongrass, 20gr of chili, 10gr of shallots, 10gr of garlic, 3gr of pepper, 20gr of sugar, 50gr of coarse salt, 10gr of monosodium glutamate, and 10gr of perilla leaves evenly, then put it in a blender and grind it finely, then marinate the fish with the marinade for about 15 minutes.
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Grill the fish
Preheat the oven for 15 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
Brush oil on the baking tray, place 70gr of halved shallots on it, then put the marinated fish on top, put it in the oven and grill for 15 – 20 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
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Finished product
After grilling, the pangasius fish will have a fragrant smell from garlic, chili salt, and an extremely attractive golden color. The grilled fish is tender, spicy, well-seasoned, with crispy and fatty skin.
3. Grilled pangasius with lemongrass and turmeric
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled pangasius with lemongrass and turmeric For 3 people
Pangasius 600 gr Chopped lemongrass 20 gr Chopped turmeric 20 gr Tamarind 20 gr Chili 10 gr Garlic 1 clove Cooking oil 1 teaspoon Lemon juice a little Fish sauce 3 tablespoons Common seasoning a little (Salt/ sugar/ monosodium glutamate)
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How to prepare Grilled Snakehead Fish with Lemongrass and Turmeric
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Preparing the snakehead fish
After buying the snakehead fish, clean the intestines, remove the fins and blood vessels.
Rub salt on the fish and then rinse it with water to reduce the slime, then let it drain, afterwards soak the fish in diluted lemon juice or vinegar water for about 5 minutes to eliminate the fishy smell, then cut the fish into bite-sized pieces.
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Marinating the fish
Mix chopped turmeric, chopped lemongrass with 1 teaspoon of MSG, 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, then add to the fish and marinate evenly, add about 1 teaspoon of cooking oil, mix the fish well and let it absorb the spices for 20 minutes.
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Grilling the fish
Once the fish has absorbed the spices after 20 minutes, place the fish on the grill and grill until golden brown on all sides,
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Making dipping sauce
Add chili, tamarind, 2 teaspoons of sugar, 1 clove of garlic, and 1 tablespoon of fish sauce into a bowl, then mix well and mash to make the dipping sauce.
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Final product
The grilled catfish with lemongrass and turmeric dish is extremely simple, fragrant with the smell of lemongrass and turmeric, served with sour tamarind dipping sauce is unbeatable.
How to choose fresh and delicious catfish
- You should choose live catfish, dark in color but with shiny skin, the body should not be scratched or have any strange signs, and the eyes should be clear.
- Additionally, pay close attention to the characteristics of the head to avoid confusing catfish with catfish (catfish have a larger and flatter head, while catfish have a sharper head).
- You should not buy dead fish, those with cloudy eyes or bloated bellies, as they usually have very flaky, fishy, and unappetizing meat.
Effective tips to eliminate the fishy smell of catfish
- Method 1: After cleaning the fish, you can cut it into bite-sized pieces and soak it in rice water for about 15 – 20 minutes.
- Method 2: When washing the fish, you can mix a few tablespoons of white wine or vinegar into the water, then soak the fish for about 5 minutes and rinse it clean with water.
- Method 3: You can also use ginger or fresh milk to remove the fishy smell of the fish.
Successful Execution Tips
When grilling fish, you must grill one side completely dry before flipping the fish to avoid cracking the fish meat. You can use an oven, a microwave, a charcoal stove, an electric grill, an air fryer to grill the fish, all are suitable!
- Oven: Grill at 200 degrees Celsius for about 20 minutes
- Air fryer: Grill at 200 degrees Celsius, for 10 minutes, then flip the fish and grill for another 10 – 15 minutes until the fish is cooked.
- Charcoal stove: Grill for about 20 minutes, turning frequently to prevent the fish from burning.
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With the above sharing, TasteVN hopes to help you learn 3 ways to make grilled catfish with galangal, chili salt, and lemongrass to treat the family. Wishing you success!
