Basa fish has thick meat with a layer of fatty and soft fat, when cooked into braised dishes brings a delicious and rich flavor that everyone loves. Join TasteVN to the kitchen and try making 2 ways of braised basa fish with galangal to treat your family!
1. Braised basa fish with galangal
Preparation
15 minutes
Cooking
25 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Braised Basa Fish with Galangal For 4 people
Basa fish 3 pieces (about 500 gr) Shallots 2 bulbs Chili 2 fruits Green onions 2 stalks Braised fish seasoning with galangal 1/2 package (about 15 gr) Salt a little
How to Cook Braised Catfish with Ginger
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Prepare the ingredients
When you buy catfish, rub 1 teaspoon of salt to clean the meat and skin, then rinse with clean water and drain.
Peel and crush the shallots. Remove the stems from the chili peppers and cut them in half. Divide the green onions into 2 parts; cut the root part into pieces and chop the green leaves.
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Marinate the fish
Prepare a clay pot, add 2 crushed shallots into the pot, then place the catfish in the pot.
Add 1/2 packet of ginger braised fish seasoning to mix with the fish. Marinate the fish for 15 minutes to absorb the spices.
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Fish braising
Put the marinated basa fish pot on the stove, add about 200ml of boiling water to cover the fish, then start braising the fish on low heat for about 10 – 15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
After that, add 2 chili peppers and the cut green onion stems, then add chopped green onions and turn off the heat.
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Final product
The dish of basa fish braised with galangal is rich, delicious, with the spicy flavor of galangal and chili combined with the soft and fatty fish meat, the moderately salty sauce, served with white rice is incredibly appealing.
You can also enjoy it with boiled vegetables, which is very delicious.
2. Basa fish braised with pork belly
Preparation
15 minutes
Cooking
1 hour 15 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Caramelized Basa Fish with Pork Belly Serves 3
Basa fish 1 kg Pork belly 200 gr Red chili 2 pieces Galangal 1 piece Fish sauce 2 tablespoons Lemon juice a little Common seasoning a little (Sugar/ salt/ seasoning powder/ ground pepper)
How to Choose Good Pork Belly
- You should choose meat with a thick outer layer of skin, a layer of fat that is 1 – 1.5 finger lengths thick, and the lean meat tightly attached to the fatty part.
- Good pork belly has a dry outer skin, bright red or pink color. The meat, when cut, is bright pink, with pink-white and tender skin. The fat interspersed within the meat is bright white and firm.
- The elasticity of pork belly is very good, so you should check it carefully before buying. Press your hand into the meat; if the indentation quickly returns to its original state, then that is good pork.
How to Prepare Caramelized Basa Fish with Pork Belly
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Preparing Basa Fish
Rub salt on the fish and rinse with water to reduce the sliminess, then let it drain, or you can use warm water mixed with a bit of salt and ginger to scrape off the slime from the fish.
After that, soak the fish in diluted lemon water or vinegar water for about 5 minutes to eliminate the fishy smell. Cut the fish into bite-sized pieces.
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Prepare the pork belly
Wash the purchased meat thoroughly under running water several times, then dissolve a little salt in water and soak the meat for 10 minutes. Finally, rinse the meat again with clean water and let it drain. Then cut it into small, bite-sized pieces.
Effective ways to eliminate the smell of pork- After cleaning the pork, blanch it in boiling water for about 2 – 3 minutes, then remove the meat and rinse it with clean water to effectively eliminate the smell.
- Alternatively, you can use coarse salt dissolved in water, soak the cleaned meat in it for 25 – 30 minutes. Once the time is up, take the meat out and rinse it under running water to remove the odor.
See details: Effective ways to eliminate the smell of pork
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Prepare other ingredients
Peel the galangal, then slice it thinly. Wash the chili and chop it small.
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Arrange the ingredients
Prepare a clean pot, place the galangal at the bottom of the pot, then add 1/2 of the pork belly, and place the basa fish on top.
Continue adding the remaining pork belly around the fish. Season with chili, 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of salt, 2 tablespoons of seasoning powder, and 1 teaspoon of pepper to marinate for 1 hour.
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Stew the fish
Add 2 tablespoons of sugar to the pan along with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, boil for about 10 minutes to make a caramel sauce, then pour it into the marinated fish pot.
Place the pot on the stove, add about 300ml of filtered water and start stewing on the stove, once it boils, reduce the heat to low and simmer, cover the pot and cook for 1 hour. When the water reduces, cook for another 2 hours for the fish bones to become tender, then turn off the heat and serve on a plate for decoration.
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Final Product
The fish meat is tender and delicious, infused with a rich flavor, with galangal that is nutty, spicy, and aromatic, combined with the fatty, rich pork belly that stimulates the taste buds. Pour some of the fish sauce over the fish pieces and enjoy with white rice, nothing can compare!
How to Choose Fresh and Delicious Basa Fish
- When buying whole basa fish, choose those with a light brown back, and a bulging belly on both sides. The fins and tail should be intact. The eyes should be clear and there should be no foul smell.
- For pre-prepared basa fish, choose those with small meat fibers, white color, and white fat. The fish meat should be firm, elastic, and not leaking any fluid.
- For frozen basa fish, check the body of the fish, selecting those without any injuries or signs of blood clots when cutting the meat. Carefully check the origin and expiration date.
Effective Ways to Remove Fishy Smell
- Method 1: Rub the fish with coarse salt (or lemon juice, vinegar) or soak the fish in diluted salt water for about 3 – 4 minutes, then rinse clean.
- Method 2: Another way to clean the fish and effectively remove the smell is to soak the fish in a mixture of diluted alcohol and crushed ginger, then rinse clean and let it dry.
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TasteVN wishes you success with 2 recipes for cooking basa fish with galangal that are delicious and appealing for delightful family meals, rich in flavor!
