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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Stewed catfish with salt is an appealing suggestion for your family meal today. This dish attracts eaters with its delicious, rich flavor that is incredibly rice-friendly and very easy to make. Let’s get cooking right now with TasteVN to learn the recipe for this stewed dish!
Ingredients for Stewed Catfish with Salt For 4 people
Catfish 4 fish Food coloring 1/2 teaspoon Chili 2 pieces Green onion 3 sprigs Common spices A little (salt/ sugar/ monosodium glutamate/ ground pepper)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh catfish
- You should choose live fish, with scales tightly attached to the body, clear, slightly bulging eyes, and a closed mouth.
- Good catfish are those that have firm flesh that feels elastic to the touch.
- You should avoid fish that have a slimy surface, an unpleasant odor, an open mouth, or a swollen belly, as these are dead fish and no longer fresh.
How to choose safe caramel
- You can buy either sugar caramel or coconut caramel according to your preference. Good caramel will have a certain thickness, not too thick or too runny.
- When purchasing, be sure to read the production information and expiration date on the packaging carefully. Avoid buying caramel that has a burnt smell or is clumped together, as this indicates low quality.
- To ensure quality, you can make caramel at home using a simple recipe from TasteVN.
How to cook Braised Fish
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Prepare the ingredients
The fish should be cleaned, then rubbed with a little salt to remove the fishy smell and rinsed again with water, then drained.
Ways to remove the fishy smell:- Method 1: Soak the fish in cow’s milk for about 15 minutes before cooking, then rinse with clean water.
- Method 2: Use lemon juice or vinegar to rub evenly over the fish for about 5 – 10 minutes, then rinse clean and let it drain.
- Method 3: Dilute a little vinegar and add some pepper, soak the fish in this mixture for about 10 minutes, then rinse under clean running water.
See details: Ways to remove the fishy smell
Chives should have their roots cleaned, washed with water, and then cut into pieces about the length of a finger using a knife.
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Marinate the fish
Put the cleaned fish into a pot. Start seasoning the fish with 1/2 teaspoon of fish sauce, 1.5 teaspoons of salt, 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and 1.5 teaspoons of sugar.
Next, add 1/2 bowl of water (rice bowl) into the pot and mix well to let the fish absorb the seasoning, then marinate for about 10 minutes.
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Cook the fish
Place the pot on the stove and start cooking the fish over medium heat. Once the fish firms up, add 2/3 bowl of water (rice bowl) into the pot, and continue cooking for about 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, when the water has reduced below the surface of the fish, add the prepared green onions and whole chilies, then turn off the heat.
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Final Product
The braised snakehead fish will have an eye-catching appearance and a fragrant aroma when completed. The fish meat is tender and flavorful, and the braising sauce is rich and extremely appetizing with rice. This dish is best enjoyed with hot rice!
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I hope that with the recipe for braised snakehead fish that TasteVN just shared, you can easily make this dish at home to treat your family. Wishing you success!
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