Sardines are a delicious type of fish that can be prepared into many attractive dishes. Let’s join TasteVN in the kitchen to try immediately 2 ways to prepare sardines for a delicious braised dish just right.
1. Sardines braised with tomatoes
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Preparation time
25 minutes
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Difficulty level
Easy
Ingredients for Sardines braised with tomatoes For 2 people
Sardines 4 fish (mackerel) Tomatoes 4 fruits Garlic 10 gr Salt 1/2 teaspoon Sugar 2 tablespoons Seasoning powder 1/4 teaspoon Cooking oil 50 ml
How to prepare Sardines braised with tomatoes
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Prepare the ingredients
Buy sardines, clean out the guts and wash them thoroughly, then place them in a basket to drain.
Wash the tomatoes and let them drain. Peel the garlic and mince it finely.
Tip: Frying the fish beforehand helps the fish become crispier when braised, prevents it from breaking, and also eliminates the fishy smell.
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Make tomato sauce
You wash the tomatoes and cut them into small cubes or you can chop them finely.
You add a little cooking oil to the pan, and when the oil is hot, add minced garlic to sauté until fragrant.
When the garlic is fragrant, you add the finely chopped tomatoes. Boil for about 5 minutes, then season with seasoning powder, sugar, and salt. Continue to cook until the mixture thickens slightly.
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Stew the fish
You heat a non-stick pan with a little cooking oil, adding a bit of salt to prevent splattering. When the oil is hot, add the fish to fry until golden.
When the mixture has thickened slightly, add the fried fish to the pot, using chopsticks to gently stir so that the tomato sauce coats the fish evenly.
You add a small bowl of boiling water, then continue to stew for about 5 more minutes until the fish is cooked.
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Final product
The braised fish will have a characteristic aroma and a slight sourness from the tomatoes. You can serve the fish on a plate and enjoy it right away. This dish pairs wonderfully with white rice and various fresh vegetables.
2. Sardines braised with pickled vegetables
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Sardines braised with pickled vegetables Serves 3 people
Sardines 500 gr Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Salt 1 teaspoon Shallots 2 bulbs Garlic 10 gr Pickled mustard greens 200 gr Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Sugar 2 tablespoons Seasoning spoon 1/2 piece Chili 1 piece
How to Prepare Sour Pickled Mackerel
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Prepare Ingredients
After buying the mackerel, you need to remove all the insides and wash it clean, then place it in a basket to drain.
Wash the sour pickled mustard greens with diluted salt water, then squeeze them dry and cut them into small pieces.
Crush the shallots and garlic, then chop them finely.
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Cook the Fish
First, you need to lightly fry it in a hot pan with oil. Fry until the fish is golden brown on both sides, then turn off the heat and place the fish on a plate lined with absorbent paper (or paper towel).
Add a little cooking oil to the pan and wait for it to heat up, then add the chopped shallots and garlic to sauté until fragrant.
When the shallots and garlic are golden and fragrant, add the shredded sour pickled mustard greens and continue to stir everything together.
Sauté everything for about 3 minutes, then add the fish, using chopsticks to gently stir so the fish doesn’t break apart.
During this time, start seasoning with salt, sugar, and seasoning powder to taste. Cook for another 5 minutes until the fish is done.
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Finished product
This dish will have a light sour taste from the pickled vegetables along with the rich flavor of the fish. You can enjoy it with hot rice and various side dishes; it’s very delicious.
Tips for successful execution
To choose good sardines, you should select fish with bright red gills that are tightly closed. Additionally, the scales should be shiny and firmly attached to the body, and the fish should be elastic without any dents; these are signs of good fish.
Cooking fish in a clay pot helps to keep the fish from falling apart and maintains the heat of the dish longer.
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It’s really simple to make, isn’t it? Let’s get into the kitchen and try these two recipes that TasteVN introduces for your family!
*Refer to images and recipes from: Cooky.vn
