Unique and Delicious Simple Method to Make Fish Braised with Kohlrabi for a Meal

How to cook Kohlrabi Fish

• 1

  Prepare the fish

  To clean and eliminate the fishy smell, you should scrape off the scales, cut off the fins, tail, and remove the entrails.

  Then soak the fish in diluted salt water for about 5 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with water. Use a knife to cut the fish into pieces about 2 finger widths thick.

  Effective ways to eliminate fishy smell

  • Using salt: Add a little salt to diluted water, soak the fish for about 15 minutes, and rinse thoroughly with water.
  • Using rinsed rice water: Soaking the fish in rinsed rice water also effectively helps to eliminate the fishy smell.
  • Using alcohol: Soak the fish in water with a little alcohol or lemon juice for about 15 – 20 minutes, then rinse clean.

  See details: 7 tips to easily and effectively eliminate the fishy smell

  

  
• 2

  Prepare the other ingredients

  Peel the kohlrabi, wash it thoroughly, and then cut it into small bite-sized pieces.

  After washing the tomatoes, cut them into wedges with a knife.

  Wash the chili and let it drain; you can carve it into flower shapes for decoration if you like.

  Tip: For tomatoes and kohlrabi, avoid cutting them too small, as they can become mushy when braised.

  

  

  

  
• 3

  Marinate kohlrabi and tomatoes

  Add tomatoes and kohlrabi to the pot, then add 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, 2 teaspoons of monosodium glutamate, and 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, and mix well with a spoon.

  Let it sit and marinate for about 15 minutes.

  

  
• 4

  Frying fish

  Place a pan on the stove, heat about 6 tablespoons of oil. When the oil is hot, drop each piece of fish into the pan and fry until the fish meat is firm and slightly golden, then turn off the heat.

  How to fry fish without breaking

  • You need to ensure the pan is completely dry before frying and use plenty of oil when frying.
  • Only drop the fish into the pan when the oil is very hot; you can use chopsticks to touch the bottom of the pan and see small bubbles rising is a good sign.
  • Do not flip the fish too often; wait until one side is firm and slightly golden before flipping, which helps the fish fry without breaking apart.

  

  
• 5

  Cooking fish

  Take a pot containing tomatoes and kohlrabi, place it on the stove, add enough water to cover the ingredients, and turn the heat to high until the water boils vigorously.

  Add all the fried fish into the pot, cover with a lid. Continue to cook over medium heat until the kohlrabi is soft, then you can turn off the heat.

  Tip:

  • The fish should be cooked over a moderate low heat to help the ingredients absorb the seasoning evenly, making it more flavorful.
  • After about 15 – 20 minutes of cooking, open the lid to check the doneness of the kohlrabi; you can use chopsticks to pick one up and see if it is soft.

  

  
• 6

  Final Product

  Gently take the braised fish out of the bowl and decorate it with a few eye-catching chili flowers, sprinkle a little ground pepper, and it’s done. The fish meat is firm and not flaky since it has been lightly fried.

  The braising sauce is rich, delicious, and savory with a hint of sweetness, without any fishy smell. It tastes amazing with hot rice.