Stewed catfish is a stew that is extremely easy to make, evenly soaked in spices, and very delicious for family meals during chilly rainy days. At that time, the whole family gathers around the meal with a pot of spicy stewed fish, which is sure to be appetizing! Let’s get cooking right away!
1. Stewed catfish in clay pot
Preparation
20 minutes
Cooking
20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stewed Catfish For 3 people
Catfish 300 gr Green onions A few Chili peppers 2 Fish sauce 2 tablespoons Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Sugar 1/2 tablespoon Soy sauce 1 tablespoon Minced garlic 1 tablespoon
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How to cook Stewed Catfish
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Prepare the catfish
Catfish has toxins in the spines on both sides, so when preparing, be careful to use strong pliers to cut off the spines.
Then clean the gills, cut off the whiskers, wash thoroughly, and slice the fish into pieces about the thickness of a finger joint.
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Marinate catfish
Put the catfish in a pot. Marinate the fish with 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of coloring sauce, 1/2 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of minced garlic.
Mix well and let the fish sit for about 15 minutes for the fish to absorb the seasoning.
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Cook the fish
Place the pot of fish on the stove over medium heat. When the fish starts to boil, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil. Remember to stir the fish so that it cooks evenly.
Lower the heat and cook until the sauce thickens, then add chopped scallions and whole chili, and turn off the heat.
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Final product
The catfish cooked in clay pot absorbs the seasoning evenly, the fish is tender and delicious, and the rich flavor pairs perfectly with hot rice, making it ideal for chilly rainy days spent with family.
2. Pepper catfish
Preparation
15 minutes
Cooking
20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Braised Catfish Serves 3
Catfish 500 gr MSG 1 teaspoon Fish sauce 3 tablespoons Caramel sauce 1 tablespoon Ground pepper 1 tablespoon
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How to Cook Braised Catfish
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Prepare the catfish
Catfish has 2 sharp and poisonous spines, so when preparing, be sure to cut off the spines, as they can be dangerous.
Then clean the gills, trim the whiskers, wash thoroughly, and cut the fish into slices about the thickness of a finger joint.
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Marinate the catfish
Marinate the catfish with 1 teaspoon of MSG, 1 tablespoon of caramel sauce, and 3 tablespoons of fish sauce.
Mix well and let the fish marinate for 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
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Fish Braised
Put the pot on the stove, turn the heat to low, and cook for about 5 minutes until the fish is cooked. Remember to stir the fish so that it cooks evenly on both sides.
Add about half a cup of water and cook until the fish is caramelized. When the water is just caramelized, add 1 tablespoon of ground pepper; you can reduce the amount of pepper if your family does not eat spicy food.
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Final Product
The fish braised with pepper is infused with spices, deliciously rich, combined with the spicy taste of ground pepper, making it an extremely tasty dish for a family meal!
3. Fish Braised with Starfruit
Preparation
15 minutes
Cooking
25 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Fish Braised with Starfruit Serves 3 people
Fish 400 gr Starfruit 2 fruits Chopped onion/garlic 1 tablespoon Sliced chili 1/2 fruit Green onion a little Shallots a little Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Fish sauce 2 tablespoons Caramel sauce 1 tablespoon Common spices a little (MSG/salt/sugar)
How to choose delicious fresh starfruit
- Choose fresh starfruit that is crisp, without bruises on the petals, and has no dark spots or bruises.
- For this braised dish, you should choose green starfruit or slightly ripe starfruit for better taste, helping the starfruit not to become mushy when cooked.
How to prepare braised catfish with starfruit
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Prepare and marinate the fish
Catfish has 2 sharp spines that are poisonous, so when preparing, be careful to cut off the spines; otherwise, you may get hurt and it can be dangerous.
Then clean the gills, trim the whiskers, rinse thoroughly, and cut the fish into slices about the thickness of one finger joint.
Marinate the fish with 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 2 teaspoons of salt, 1/2 tablespoon of sugar, 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of caramel sauce, 1/2 sliced chili, 1/2 tablespoon of minced garlic, and 1/2 tablespoon of minced onion.
Mix well and let the fish marinate for 15 minutes to absorb the spices.
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Prepare other ingredients
Wash the starfruit, cut off the side skin, and slice it into bite-sized pieces.
Wash the green onions, cutting off the green part. Peel the shallots and slice them thinly.
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Fry the fish
Put a pan on the stove, add 1/2 tablespoon of minced garlic and 1/2 tablespoon of minced onion, sauté until fragrant.
Add the fish and fry until both sides are golden.
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Braised fish
When both sides of the fish are golden, pour the marinade into the pot and keep the heat low.
Then add about 2 cups of water and bring to a boil. Next, add the starfruit and braise for about 10 – 15 minutes.
Add the chopped green onion and sliced shallots, then turn off the heat.
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Final product
The ngat fish is evenly infused with spices, the fish meat is rich, tender, and delicious, not falling apart, combined with the sour taste of starfruit, it is truly an attractive dish for the whole family!
What is catfish?
- Catfish belongs to the same family as catfish, with a flat tail and smooth skin. However, compared to catfish, catfish is larger, has a black color, and more whiskers.
- Catfish has two sharp, hard spikes near the gills and concentrates its venom in the spikes. This venom is quite dangerous, so when processing the fish, care must be taken not to let the spikes puncture your hands.
How to choose fresh catfish
- It is best to choose live catfish for tastier and firmer meat.
- Choose fish that are intact, without scratches, scales peeling off, with a round body and a head proportional to the body.
How to remove the fishy smell of catfish
- To remove the fishy smell of catfish, before cutting it into pieces, you can rub salt evenly over the entire body of the fish and then rinse it with clean water.
- Alternatively, you can pour hot water over the fish, use a knife to scrape off the slime, and rinse it with clean water before cutting it into pieces.
- You can also eliminate the fishy smell of catfish by mixing crushed ginger with white wine in a moderate ratio, then rubbing it all over the fish and rinsing it with clean water.
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So you now know 3 ways to make braised catfish! TasteVN hopes that these recipes will make your meals cozier and more delicious. Wishing you success in your cooking!
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