Grilled dishes always bring delicious and appealing flavors, especially suitable for gatherings with friends on weekends. In this article, let’s join TasteVN in the kitchen to explore 3 fragrant marinades for grilled rat with chili salt, satay, and fermented tofu, guaranteed to enrich your family’s grilling menu.
1. Grilled rat with fermented tofu
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Preparation
40 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled rat with fermented tofu Serves 2
Rat 8 pieces (about 1kg) Fermented tofu a little Spicy satay 1/2 tablespoon Seasoning powder 1/2 tablespoon MSG 1/2 tablespoon Honey 1/2 tablespoon Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Minced garlic and onion 1 tablespoon
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Tools needed
Oven, knife, cutting board, bowl, spoon,…
- Large capacity of 38 liters, suitable for cooking many foods at once, meeting the needs of families of 4 – 6 people.
- Multiple flexible grilling modes, can adjust the temperature from 100 – 250°C and a timer for a maximum of 120 minutes.
- Durable design, easy to clean, with a stainless steel body, comes with a baking tray, grilling rack, and heat-resistant handle.
How to prepare Grilled Mouse with Fermented Bean Curd
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Prepare the marinating mixture
You start by crushing 3 pieces of fermented bean curd, then mix well with 2 tablespoons of fermented bean curd water, chili sauce, seasoning powder, monosodium glutamate, honey, cooking oil, and minced garlic and onion.
While mixing, taste and adjust the seasoning to your preference if needed to achieve a smooth and fragrant mixture characteristic of fermented bean curd.
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Marinating the rat
Next, place the rat in a large bowl and pour the mixed spices over it. Use your hands or chopsticks to mix well so that the spices penetrate each rat evenly.
To allow the rat to absorb the flavor well, you should marinate it for at least 1 hour at room temperature or place it in the refrigerator for 2 – 3 hours.
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Grilling the rat
Preheat the oven to 200°C for about 10 minutes. Arrange the rat on a baking tray, place the tray in the oven, and grill at 180°C for 25 – 30 minutes.
After about 15 minutes, open the oven, flip the rat, and brush with more marinade to prevent the meat from drying out.
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Final product
The grilled rat with fermented tofu will have a fragrant aroma, with the meat a beautiful golden color, tender and sweet, harmonizing with the rich fatty flavor of the fermented tofu and a slight spiciness from the chili sauce, making it even more appetizing.
Serve hot, accompanied by fresh vegetables, cucumber, and dip with fermented tofu sauce or tamarind sauce for enhanced flavor and a complete dining experience.
2. Grilled mouse with satay
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Preparation
50 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled Mouse with Satay For 2 people
Mouse 6 pieces (about 1kg) Shrimp satay 3 tablespoons Salt 1/3 tablespoon MSG 1/3 tablespoon Lemongrass 3 stalks Chili 3 pieces
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- Powerful 2000W: Ensures food cooks quickly and evenly, preserving flavor and taste.
- Maximum temperature 150ºC: Suitable for foods that need to be grilled slowly, preventing the grilled mouse from burning and achieving a beautiful golden crisp.
- Convenient design: The grill is made from durable aluminum alloy, with good non-stick properties, easily removable for cleaning after use.
- Heating technology: Rapid heating with heating elements, evenly distributing heat across the surface, ensuring the food is grilled evenly.
How to prepare Grilled Mouse with Satay
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Prepare the ingredients
The field mouse should be cleaned, then you should rub it with salt and white wine and rinse it again to prevent any odor.
Slice the lemongrass thinly and put it into a mini meat grinder along with the chili pepper to grind finely, or use a knife to chop it finely.
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Marinate the mouse meat
Put the mouse in a large bowl, add 3 tablespoons of satay, 1/3 tablespoon of salt, 1/3 tablespoon of monosodium glutamate, and the chopped lemongrass and chili, mix well and let the meat marinate for 30 minutes.
Next, thread the mouse meat and hang it on a rack or lay the mouse out on a tray to sun-dry for another 30 minutes to make the meat firmer and more flavorful.
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Grilled Rat
You prepare a hot charcoal grill, brush a bit of cooking oil on the grill to prevent sticking. Next, place the rat meat on the grill, grilling over medium heat until the rat meat is cooked.
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Finished Product
The finished satay grilled rat dish has a beautiful golden color, exuding the characteristic fragrant aroma of lemongrass and the spicy flavor of chili and satay.
The rat meat is evenly grilled, with a slightly crispy outer layer, soft and sweet inside, harmonizing with the salty taste of salt and a hint of sweetness from MSG.
This dish is both delicious and stimulating to the taste buds, suitable to be served hot with fresh vegetables and dipped in sour and spicy chili fish sauce for even more appeal.
3. Grilled Rat with Chili Salt
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Preparation
45 minutes
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Difficulty Level
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled Rat with Chili Salt Serves 2 people
Rat 6 pieces Chili 10 pieces Garlic 5 cloves Coarse Salt 1 tablespoon Sugar 1 teaspoon MSG 2 teaspoons Cooking Oil 1 tablespoon
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- Power 1500W, 5 adjustable temperature levels, heats up quickly with a heating element.
- The grill surface is made of aluminum alloy with Whitford non-stick coating, easy to clean, with a grease trap slot.
- The transparent glass lid allows observation of the cooking process, heat-insulated handle, safe to use.
How to Prepare Grilled Mouse with Salt and Chili
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Prepare the Marinade
You put 10 chili peppers, 5 cloves of garlic, rock salt, monosodium glutamate, and sugar into a mortar and pound the mixture until smooth and well combined. Add 1 tablespoon of water to create a thick marinade.
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Marinate the Mouse
You put the mouse in a bowl, add the marinade, mix well for the mouse to absorb the flavor, then let it marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
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Grilled Rat
Prepare the grill, brush a thin layer of oil on the grill to prevent sticking. Next, place the rat on the grill and roast over medium heat until the meat is cooked. Remember to turn it frequently so that the rat cooks evenly.
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Final Product
The finished dish of spicy salted grilled rat has an eye-catching dark yellow color, with a crispy skin evenly coated with a rich spicy salted seasoning. The rat meat is tender inside, evenly infused with flavor, perfectly combining the salty taste of salt and the spicy freshness from chili, creating an irresistible unique flavor.
Hope that with 3 ways to marinate grilled rat with chili salt, satay, and fermented bean curd, you will have more options to prepare delicious and flavorful grilled dishes at home. Let’s get into the kitchen and make it right away to enjoy this special flavor with family and friends. Wishing you success and delightful meals.
