Ingredients for Fish Salad Mixed with Sprouts For 1 serving

Fish 150 gr (belly part) Sprouts 200 gr Chili pepper 2 pieces Shallots 5 bulbs Coriander a little Lemon juice 3 tablespoons Chili powder 2 tablespoons Sugar 3 tablespoons Mustard 1 teaspoon Fish sauce 3 tablespoons

How to choose fresh ingredients

How to choose fresh fish

Fresh fish is a type of fish that is large and nutritious, so when sold, they are often already processed or frozen.
Choose pieces of fish with shiny skin and scales, no fishy smell, and when pressed with your hand, the flesh should be firm; also, fish with clear fat is delicious, fatty, and sweet.
Do not choose pieces of fish with scratched skin.

How to choose fresh sprouts

Do not buy sprouts that have unusual colors or yellowing leaves, or unusually large, shiny green stems and leaves, or roots that are sprouting new roots. These could be sprouts that have undergone chemical treatment.
Sprouts should be used immediately after purchase, or if you want to store them longer, keep them in the refrigerator and use them within 3 – 4 days.
To ensure maximum safety, buy sprouts at reputable stores or supermarkets.

Ingredients for the dish of fish salad with sprouts

How to prepare Gỏi cá lăng mixed with sprouts

1
Prepare the cá lăng

Wash the cá lăng thoroughly and fillet the belly part. This part has the least bones and is the fattiest and most delicious part of the cá lăng.

After obtaining the belly part, cut it into thin slices, about 1/2 finger thick.
Tip:
- To remove the smell of cá lăng, before cutting the fish, you can rub it all over with salt, which will significantly reduce the unpleasant smell and slime. Then rinse with clean water.
- You can also soak the fish with ginger or lemon, vinegar for about 15 minutes and then rinse with water a few times. This is also an effective way to remove fishy smell.
See details: Tips to clean cá lăng and remove fishy smell.
2
Blanch catfish

Prepare a bowl of ice water and place a pot of water on the stove to boil. When the water is boiling, add the sliced catfish and blanch for about 1 minute.

When the fish is slightly cooked, remove it and immediately place it in the bowl of ice water, this will make the fish crispier.

Wait for the fish to cool, then take it out and squeeze dry, placing it in a bowl or plate.
Tip:
- To make the dish the most delicious, you should just blanch the fish briefly, do not overcook it, or the salad will not taste good anymore.
- You can observe the fish slices; when they start to curve, the fish is slightly cooked, and you can remove it at this point.
3

Prepare the sauce

Mix the sauce with 3 tablespoons of sugar, 3 tablespoons of fish sauce, and 3 tablespoons of lime juice, then stir well. After the mixture is evenly combined, add 1 teaspoon of mustard and 2 tablespoons of chili powder, and stir well.
4

Mixing the salad

First, mix the fish with 1/3 of the prepared sauce. Mix well for 3 minutes to let the fish absorb the seasoning, which will make the dish tastier.

Once the fish has absorbed the seasoning, add the cleaned sprouts, thinly sliced shallots, chopped cilantro, and sliced chili peppers, then mix well. Add the remaining 2/3 of the sauce and mix thoroughly.
5

Final product

The fish salad is fragrant and sweet, blended with the refreshing taste of sprouts, the sweet and sour spicy flavor of various seasonings, making it a delicious appetizer packed with nutrients for the family gathering on the weekend!