How to make fragrant turmeric braised silver carp for a delicious and flavorful meal

How to make braised crucian carp with turmeric

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  Prepare the ingredients

  Lemongrass should be bought and peeled off the damaged, wilted outer leaves, washed clean, and then chopped small.

  Ginger and turmeric should be peeled, washed clean, and then smashed.

  Fresh chili should be washed, stemmed, and cut in half.

  

  

  
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  Prepare and marinate the fish

  First, wash the Nile tilapia thoroughly with water to eliminate the fishy smell and drain in a basket, then place it in a large bowl.

  Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the bowl with the fish, mix well, and marinate the fish for 15 minutes.

  After 15 minutes, take the fish out and place it in a pot, discarding the liquid released during marination.

  Add 1 tablespoon of seasoning, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 2 teaspoons of pepper, and 1 tablespoon of fish sauce to the fish. Add the prepared lemongrass, chili, ginger, and turmeric, mix the spices well to coat the fish, and marinate for about 30 minutes.

  How to clean Nile tilapia without fishy smell

  • Use salt or ginger water to rub all over the fish to remove the fishy smell and slime.
  • You can also use lemon juice or vinegar for a similar effect.

  See details: Tips for cleaning Nile tilapia without fishy smell

  

  

  

  
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  Cooking Fish

  The tilapia after being marinated with spices in the pot, you put the pot on the stove and add 2 tablespoons of water.

  Turn on the stove to high heat for the water to boil vigorously for 3 minutes, then reduce to medium heat, cover the pot to cook the fish until the water has reduced.

  After about 10 minutes, open the lid to check if the water has decreased, the fish is evenly cooked, and seasoning is adjusted to taste before turning off the stove and serving it to enjoy.

  Tip:

  • Cook the fish on medium heat so that it gradually absorbs the spices. Avoid cooking on high heat as it will cause the water to evaporate quickly, the fish will absorb less flavor, and the dish will be less delicious.
  • It is advisable to use coloring sauce to make the fish dish more appealing. However, depending on your preference, you can choose to add or not add coloring sauce.

  

  
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  Final Product

  With just a little time and simple ingredients, the delicious tilapia dish has been made right in your kitchen.

  The dish after cooking has a beautiful golden color evenly coating the fish, the fish meat is firm and sweet, absorbing the spices well. The fish is served with hot white rice and fresh vegetables to balance the flavors of the dish, with the aroma of ginger and turmeric accompanied by a hint of spiciness from the chili making the dish even more attractive.