Fresh turmeric braised catfish is a braised dish quite rustic, loved by many families thanks to its delicious and irresistible flavor. Today, let’s follow the Into the kitchen section of TasteVN to make this attractive braised dish to treat your family this weekend.
1. Fresh turmeric braised catfish with coconut water
Preparation
30 minutes
Cooking
45 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Fresh turmeric braised catfish with coconut water For 4 people
Catfish 300 gr Fresh turmeric 100 gr Coconut water 200 ml Shallots 3 bulbs Green onions 1 stalk Fish sauce 7 tablespoons Cooking oil 3 tablespoons Common spices a little (seasoning/ pepper/ sugar)
How to choose good fresh turmeric
- You should choose rhizomes with thin skin, a smooth surface, and a slightly dark color.
- It is advisable to select turmeric rhizomes that still have some soil on the surface, as this is usually a sign of fresh turmeric; those with overly shiny skin are often turmeric that has been injected with growth hormones.
- Choose rhizomes with fewer small branches and a larger body, which feel solid when held.
How to cook Fresh Turmeric Coconut Braised Catfish
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Prepare the catfish
To completely remove the slimy texture and fishy smell, you should wash the catfish with a little salt, gently rub it, and then rinse several times with clean water. After that, take it out and place it in a basket to drain.
Once the fish is drained, place it in a bowl, marinate with about 1 tablespoon of sugar and 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, and let it marinate for about 30 minutes.
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Prepare other ingredients
Peel the turmeric, wash it clean with water, and then use a knife to slice it thinly. Once sliced, crush it so that when cooking the fish, it will have a brighter and more beautiful color.
Peel the shallots, cut off the roots, wash them clean, and slice them thinly. Trim the yellow leaves off the green onions, wash them clean, and chop them finely.
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Fish Stew
Place a pan on the stove, add 3 tablespoons of cooking oil, and wait for the oil to heat up before adding all the shallots to sauté until fragrant.
Once the shallots start to turn brown and release their aroma, add turmeric, stir briefly, and then add 5 tablespoons of fish sauce.
After cooking for about 5 minutes, add the fish, season with 1 tablespoon of seasoning powder, and simmer the fish for 20 minutes until the liquid reduces, then add coconut water and simmer for another 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes, the fish will be cooked; adjust the seasoning to suit your family’s taste, simmer for another 5 minutes, then turn off the heat. To make the dish more appealing, sprinkle some ground pepper and chopped green onions on top.
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Final Product
The fish stew with fresh turmeric and coconut water is very appealing due to its vibrant colors and the subtle aroma of turmeric. The fish is stewed twice, making it absorb the flavors well, fragrant, and delicious when served with white rice.
This stew will surely make your family members fall in love with its unique and enticing taste.
2. Turmeric Braised Snakehead Fish
Preparation
30 minutes
Cooking
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Turmeric Braised Snakehead Fish Serves 4
Snakehead fish 200 gr Shrimps 100 gr (to taste) Spring onions 2 stalks Chili powder 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder 3 teaspoons Cooking oil 3 tablespoons Fish sauce 2 tablespoons Common spices a little (sugar/ pepper/ monosodium glutamate/ salt)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose and where to buy turmeric powder
- You should choose turmeric powder that has a natural orange-yellow color, and when smelling, you can clearly feel the aroma of fresh turmeric.
- To buy quality turmeric powder, you should purchase from reputable stores with clear information about origin and expiration date.
- Or to be more assured, you can make turmeric powder at home following the guide below from TasteVN.
How to choose fresh and delicious shrimp
- Choose shrimp that have a natural, uniform color and no strange odor.
- The tails of the shrimp should be slightly curled, and they should feel firm to the touch. If the tails are curled and soft, these shrimp are spoiled and should not be purchased.
- Avoid selecting shrimp with overly stretched backs and expanded segments, as these may have been treated with chemicals and are not safe.
How to prepare Braised fish with turmeric
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Preparing the fish
To remove the slime and fishy smell from the fish and shrimp, rinse them briefly with diluted saltwater, then take them out and wash thoroughly with clean water, draining in a basket.
Next, marinate the fish with 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder. Mix well and marinate the fish for 30 minutes.
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Prepare other ingredients
Trim the green onions by removing the wilted yellow leaves and roots, wash them clean, then chop them finely.
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Stew the fish
Place a pan on the stove, add 3 tablespoons of cooking oil, wait for the oil to heat up, then add 3 teaspoons of turmeric powder, shrimp, and fish belly.
Stir briefly, adjust the heat to low, and stew for about 20 – 25 minutes until the pot of fish gradually reduces in water. Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking, then add the chopped green onions and turn off the heat.
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Final product
Fish belly stew with turmeric powder once completed looks very appealing, the fish is tender and absorbs the spices well, making it very flavorful, slightly salty, sweet, and mildly spicy, so when eaten with hot rice, it is perfect. Your family will definitely love it.
How to choose fresh and delicious snakehead fish
- To buy fresh and delicious snakehead fish, you should choose those with firm, elastic flesh that feels solid in your hand.
- Choose fish with clear, slightly bulging eyes that are not slimy.
- Prioritize choosing fish that are of uniform size; do not choose ones that are too small or too large as they will not be tasty.
Effective ways to eliminate fishy smell
- To effectively remove the fishy smell, you can rub salt on the surface of the fish, let it sit for about 10 minutes, and then rinse it clean with water.
- Alternatively, you can soak the fish in rice water for about 10 minutes, which is also an effective way to eliminate the fishy smell.
- If you have unsweetened fresh milk at home, you can use it to wash the fish; this is a simple method that many homemakers apply.
How to remove turmeric stains on hands
- To remove turmeric stains on your hands, you can use a slice of lemon to rub on the stained area, then rinse with warm water.
- Sometimes, you can also use fresh milk to remove these turmeric stains by soaking a cotton ball in milk and rubbing it evenly.
- Green menthol oil can also help you effectively remove turmeric stains on your hands by rubbing it on the stained area and then rinsing it clean.
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With detailed instructions from TasteVN, you will surely succeed in making the extremely attractive and rich kho nghệ cá lòng tong to treat your family. Save it quickly and share it so that many people can know about it!
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