How to make delicious steamed snakehead fish with vermicelli, a change of flavor for the family

How to Prepare Steamed Snakehead Fish with Vermicelli

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  Prepare the Ingredients

  To eliminate the fishy smell and slime of the snakehead fish, clean the internal organs, gills, and fins, then rub salt and lemon around the fish and rinse with water 2 – 3 times. Next, use a knife to cut the fish into pieces that fit the steaming pot (or leave it whole), and make a few diagonal cuts on the upper body of the fish so that the marinade can penetrate the meat.

  Peel the carrot and cut it into thin strips. Clean the green onions and coriander, cutting them into pieces about the length of a finger. Soak the vermicelli in water for about 5 minutes, then drain. Soak the dried mushrooms in water for about 15 – 30 minutes, then cut into strips.

  Simple Ways to Remove the Fishy Smell and Clean Snakehead Fish:

  • Method 1: After cleaning, cut the fish into bite-sized pieces and soak them in rice washing water for about 15 – 20 minutes, then remove and rinse with clean water.
  • Method 2: Clean the ginger, peel it, crush it, and slice it, then soak it in water with the fish for about 5 minutes.
  • Method 3: Squeeze lemon juice into warm water, then soak the fish for about 5 – 7 minutes before rinsing with water.

  See details: 7 tips to easily and effectively remove fishy smell from fish

  

  

  

  
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  Marinate the snakehead fish

  Place the prepared fish in a bowl, marinate the fish with minced shallots, 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and a little pepper. Use chopsticks to mix well and marinate the fish for about 15 minutes.

  

  
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  Steam the snakehead fish

  Place a steaming pot on the stove, pour about 300ml of water into the pot, then place the steaming rack on top. Put the marinated fish on a plate or tray that has a smaller diameter than the pot’s opening. Continue to add shiitake mushrooms and shredded carrots, steam over medium heat for about 15 minutes.

  Then open the lid, gently flip the fish carefully to avoid breaking it, add all the vermicelli, and steam for 5 more minutes before turning off the heat. Add chopped scallions and a little pepper on top of the fish to finish.

  

  

  

  
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  Final Product

  Steamed snakehead fish with vermicelli is extremely simple but will surely make you fall in love when tasting it. The crunchy wood ear mushrooms, soft and fatty vermicelli soaked in spices along with the firm and sweet fish meat will definitely please all family members. It can be enjoyed with vermicelli, wrapped in rice paper, fresh vegetables or simply eaten with rice while sipping a few glasses of wine, all of which are delicious and flavorful. Give it a try!