Hong Kong salt is a type of ingredient commonly used to prepare seafood dishes, enhancing their deliciousness and appeal. Today, TasteVN is joining the kitchen with you in the Tips for the Kitchen section to explore 2 ways to make Hong Kong salt at home!
1. Hong Kong Salt
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
10 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Hong Kong Salt Serves 4
Dried shrimp 100 gr Cashew nuts 100 gr Breadcrumbs 100 gr Five spice powder 1 teaspoon Seasoning powder 1/2 tablespoon Salt/ MSG a little
How to choose delicious ingredients
How to choose delicious dried shrimp
- Natural dried shrimp will have less eye-catching colors than chemically treated shrimp, having a pink color at the tail and a slightly off-white belly.
- You should choose dried shrimp that feel dry to the touch and have been cleaned of their shells.
- Avoid buying dried shrimp that have overly vivid colors, are not natural, lack aroma, are moldy, or are brittle and broken.
- Additionally, if you have the time and to ensure the roasted salt is of good quality, you can make dried shrimp at home using the recipe below from TasteVN.
See details: How to make delicious dried shrimp simply at home
How to choose delicious cashew nuts
- Good cashew nuts should be of medium size, plump, firm, and uniform, with the shell still adhering to the nut; when lightly shaken, the shell should come off easily.
- Good cashew nuts are the ones that crunch when bitten, have a fragrant cashew flavor, and are not rancid.
- Avoid purchasing nuts that show signs of pests, mold, dark spots, or any blemishes.
- If upon tasting the cashew nut has an oily smell, is not crispy, or is damp, do not buy it.
See details: How to choose delicious cashew nuts
Tools for execution
How to Prepare Hong Kong Salt
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Roasting Ingredients
Place a pan on the stove, turn the heat to high, wait for the pan to heat up, then add the breadcrumbs and stir quickly and continuously. When the breadcrumbs are dry, crispy, and fragrant, remove them to a bowl to cool.
Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the hot pan and roast until you hear crackling sounds.
The cashews you bought are already roasted. Reduce the heat to medium and add the cashews, roasting for about 3 minutes until the cashews are dry and hot, then transfer them to a plate to cool.
Tip: To preserve the salt longer and tastier, you can lightly roast the dried shrimp to help reduce moisture, making them crispier and more fragrant.
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Grinding Ingredients
Gradually add the cashews and dried shrimp to the grinder, and grind until the ingredients are finely ground, then transfer to a large bowl.
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Mix the salt
Add the toasted crispy breadcrumbs and the dry roasted salt into the bowl containing the ground cashews and dried shrimp.
Next, add 1/2 tablespoon of seasoning powder, 1.5 tablespoons of monosodium glutamate, and 1 teaspoon of five-spice powder. Use a spoon to stir the ingredients thoroughly from the bottom to the top to mix them well.
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Final product
So, with just a few simple ingredients and about 20 minutes, anyone of us can prepare Hong Kong salt to use for delicious fried dishes, especially seafood, anytime.
Hong Kong salt has a moderate salty taste and a distinctive aroma that enhances the flavors of dishes, making them more attractive and delicious.
2. Hong Kong salt served with fillet fish (Recipe from the TikTok channel Cooking with TasteVN)
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Hong Kong salt served with fillet fish (Recipe from the TikTok channel Cooking with TasteVN) Serves 2
Dried shrimp 1 tablespoon Breadcrumbs 1 tablespoon Ground peanuts 1 tablespoon Fried garlic 1 tablespoon Chili powder 1 teaspoon Seasoning a little (salt; seasoning; monosodium glutamate; sugar; pepper) Red tilapia fillet 300 gr Tempura batter 1 tablespoon Tempura flour 1 cup Basil 10 leaves Finger chili 1 piece Shredded lemongrass 1 stalk
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How to make Hong Kong salt served with fillet fish (Recipe from the TikTok channel Cooking with TasteVN)
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Prepare the ingredients
Ingredients such as dried shrimp and breadcrumbs should be lightly roasted first, then put into a meat grinder to finely grind.
Wash the lemongrass and then shred it.
Slice the finger chili.
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Make Hong Kong salt
You put a pan on the stove, successively add dried shrimp and ground breadcrumbs. Next, add 1 tablespoon of ground peanuts, 1 tablespoon of fried garlic powder, 1/2 tablespoon of seasoning powder, 1 tablespoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 teaspoon of pepper, and 1 teaspoon of MSG. Use chopsticks to stir well over low heat for 5 minutes.
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Fry the red tilapia fillet
You marinate the red tilapia fillet with 1 cup of crispy frying flour, then deep fry until the fish is crispy and golden brown, then add 10 basil leaves, 1 sliced chili, and 1 julienned lemongrass for another 3 minutes before taking it out.
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Making fish with salt sauce
Add the fried fish into the pan, sprinkle 2 – 3 tablespoons of Hong Kong pink salt, and stir well on the stove for about 3 minutes to complete.
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Final product
The fish is crispy, with a fragrant smell and a lightly salty and spicy taste that is extremely unusual. You should make this dish for your family right away!
How to Successfully Make Hong Kong Salt
- To reduce the saltiness of Hong Kong salt according to your preference, you can completely substitute seasoning powder for salt or adjust the amount of salt in the recipe to suit your taste.
- You can replace cashew nuts with peanuts if you can’t find them.
- To make the roasted salt fragrant and rich, you shouldn’t roast the ingredients over too high a flame, as it will cause them to burn.
How to Store Hong Kong Salt
- In cool, dry weather, Hong Kong salt can be stored at room temperature in a sealed jar for about 1 – 2 months.
- In hot and humid weather, you should put the Hong Kong salt in a sealed jar and place it in the fridge refrigerator.
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Above is an article guiding 2 ways to make Hong Kong salt that is authentic, delicious, rich in flavor, and extremely simple and easy to make, which anyone can do. Wish you success with this recipe!
*Images and recipes referenced from the YouTube channel Cooking with You and the TikTok channel Cooking with TasteVN!
