Basa fish has a fatty, sweet taste, and is a very familiar ingredient in family meals, from soups to hot pots, grilled dishes,… To change the family’s taste, why not join into the kitchen with TasteVN and try to make 2 fried dishes called fried basa fish with lemongrass and chili and fried basa fish with fish sauce that are delicious and attractive, guaranteed to be addictive!
1. Fried basa fish with lemongrass and chili
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Preparation
1 hour
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Fried Basa Fish with Lemongrass and Chili For 4 people
Basa fish fillet 1.5 kg Chopped lemongrass 4 tablespoons Chopped shallots 1 tablespoon Salt 3 teaspoons MSG 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder 2 teaspoons Five-spice powder 1/3 teaspoon Chopped chili 1/2 teaspoon Chopped green onion tops 1 teaspoon
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How to Prepare Fried Basa Fish with Lemongrass and Chili
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Prepare and Marinate the Fish
After purchasing the basa fish, soak it in a mixture of lemon juice and white wine, then rinse with water 3 – 4 times to clean the fish and eliminate the fishy smell. Let the fish drain.
Once the fish is drained, use a knife to remove the skin and cut the fish into bite-sized pieces.
Note: Depending on your preference, if you enjoy eating fish skin, you can keep it and do not need to remove it.
Marinate the fish with 4 tablespoons of minced lemongrass, 1/2 teaspoon of minced chili, 1 teaspoon of minced green onion, 1 tablespoon of minced shallots, 3 teaspoons of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 2 teaspoons of turmeric powder, and 1/3 teaspoon of five-spice powder. Mix well and marinate the fish for about 30 minutes.
Tip: If you have time to prepare, you can marinate the fish longer or sun-dry it for 3 – 4 hours for the fish to absorb the spices better, which will enhance the taste when eating.
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Fried Fish
Place a pan on the stove, add cooking oil. When the oil is hot, add the fish and fry it submerged in oil on low heat until the fish is cooked evenly.
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Final Product
The fried basa fish with lemongrass and chili after completion has a very attractive color. The fish is fragrant and rich, coated with spicy lemongrass and chili, and full of flavor. What are you waiting for? Get into the kitchen right away with this delicious dish.
2. Fried basa fish with fish sauce
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Preparation
40 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Fried basa fish with fish sauce For 3 people
Basa fish 300 grams (about 3 slices of fish) Fish sauce 3 tablespoons Sugar 2 tablespoons Flour 20 grams Chili sauce 1 teaspoon Minced garlic 4 cloves Minced chili 2 pieces
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How to cook Fried basa fish with fish sauce
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Prepare the fish
Take the fish and cut off the fins, pour hot water over the fish, then use a knife to scrape off the scales, and slice open the belly to remove all the fish’s intestines.
Cut the fish into bite-sized pieces, place them in a large bowl, add salt and vinegar, and massage the fish pieces for a few minutes to remove the slime and odor, then rinse thoroughly with water and drain.
After preparing and draining, sprinkle a layer of flour evenly over the fish surface.
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Fry the fish
Heat a pan on the stove, add cooking oil. When the oil is hot, gradually add the fish and fry on low heat until both sides are golden and crispy. Remove the fish to a plate, letting the oil drain.
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Finished Product
Fried basa fish with fish sauce has a rich and delicious flavor. The fish meat is crispy on the outside, soft and sweet on the inside, evenly soaked in sauce, infused with flavor, and not dry at all. This attractive dish is even better when served with a bowl of white rice.
How to choose fresh and delicious catfish
- Fresh and delicious catfish is best when it is still alive, so if possible, choose to buy fish in this condition.
- If the fish has been cleaned and cut into pieces, pay attention to observe the skin to see if it is still fresh, the meat is firm and not mushy, and the eyes are clear and bulging.
- When selecting fish, check the gills; if they are still red, the fish is fresh, but if they are pale or dark, the fish is spoiled.
Tips for cleaning fish without a fishy smell
- If you don’t have lemon, you can rub it with salt or wash the fish with cold water mixed with a little alcohol or vinegar.
- Continue to rinse the fish with clean water once more, then put it in a colander to drain.
- Additionally, you can boil water and pour it over the fish; this will help remove the sliminess and fishy smell of the fish.
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