How to make fragrant and tender steamed carp with ginger that is easy to prepare

How to Prepare Ginger Steamed Carp

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  Prepare the Carp

  To clean and eliminate the fishy smell of carp, remove the fins, innards, and blood vessels, then rinse thoroughly.

  Use lemon and salt to rub the fish for about 10 minutes and rinse with water several times.

  How to Eliminate the Fishy Smell of Carp

  • Method 1: You can rub the carp with lemon, vinegar, crushed ginger, or alcohol, or soak it in water mixed with this solution for about 10 – 15 minutes.
  • Method 2: Soaking the fish in rice water or diluted salt water can also effectively eliminate the fishy smell.
  • Method 3: Using fresh milk to soak the fish is also one of the quick methods to remove the fishy smell.

  See details: 7 tips to easily and effectively eliminate the fishy smell of fish

  

  
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  Prepare Other Ingredients

  Peel the ginger, wash it clean, and cut it into thin strips. Remove the dirty roots from the mushrooms, discard any spoiled ones, and rinse them thoroughly.

  Peel and chop the shallots and garlic. Cut the lemongrass into segments and crush them. Slice the chili into thin strips.

  Cut the scallions and cilantro into pieces about the length of one finger.

  Peel and slice the carrot into rounds; you can carve it into flowers for a more appealing look. Cut the onion into small wedges.

  

  

  

  
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  Marinate the fish

  Marinate the fish with 1/2 tablespoon of sugar, 1/2 tablespoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate (optional), 1 tablespoon of seasoning powder, and a bit of pepper rubbed around and inside the fish.

  Stuff 1/2 of the ginger and minced shallots into the fish’s belly, along with smashed lemongrass. Marinate for about 15 – 20 minutes for the fish to absorb the spices.

  Tip: Ginger and lemongrass will help eliminate the fishy smell and create an enticing aroma when steaming the fish. Moreover, these two ingredients are also very good for health.

  See details

  • The effects of ginger, how to use it, and precautions when using ginger
  • 14 amazing effects of lemongrass water on health that you may not know

  

  
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  Steaming Fish

  Place the fish in a stainless steel tray and put it into a pot or pan large enough to hold the fish, add chopped green onions and onion wedges, the remaining ginger, and sliced chili, along with purple onion on top of the fish.

  Proceed to steam for about 40 minutes until the fish is cooked.

  Tip:

  • If you have a steamer, you can use it to steam the fish, you can cut the fish in half or into thirds for easier placement into the pot.
  • After steaming the fish for about 20 minutes, you should add the ingredients: green onions, onion, purple onion, and chili to avoid over-steaming as they will become too soft and not tasty.

  

  
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  Stir-frying Filling

  Heat a pan on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, and sauté garlic until fragrant. Then add mushrooms and carrots, stir-frying on high heat for about 10 minutes until the mushrooms and carrots are cooked.

  After that, spread this filling evenly over the surface of the fish to finish.

  Tip: You can add a bit more seasoning to the filling for better taste.

  

  
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  Final Product

  In just a few simple steps, you can have a fragrant steamed carp with ginger, accompanied by crunchy and sweet mushrooms that already make your mouth water just by looking at it, right?

  Let’s treat the family to this simple dish right away; I’m sure everyone will love it.