Delicious and Attractive Braised Carp with Tofu, Rich in Homestyle Flavor

How to prepare braised catfish with tofu

• 1

  Prepare the catfish

  After purchasing the catfish, remove all the entrails, cut off the fins, scale the fish, and wash it thoroughly with water.

  Then, use a knife to cut the fish into pieces about 2 finger lengths, then carefully remove the fish bones, keeping only the fish flesh.

  For the fish meat after removing it from the bones, cut it into bite-sized pieces and place them in a bowl.

  Tips to remove the fishy smell

  • Method 1: After cleaning the fish, cut it into bite-sized pieces and soak it in rice water for about 15 – 20 minutes. Then, remove and rinse with water.
  • Method 2: Use salt to rub on the fish body, then scale it and proceed to clean the fish, and rinse again with water, letting it drain.
  • Method 3: After rinsing the fish briefly with water, soak it in a mixture of vinegar and water for about 5 minutes, then rinse with water.

  See details: Tips to remove the fishy smell

  

  
• 2

  Prepare other ingredients

  Peel the ginger, wash it clean, and then slice it thinly.

  Wash the scallions with water, then drain and slice them thinly.

  Peel the garlic and slice it thinly. Remove the stems from the chili, rinse briefly with water, drain, and then chop finely.

  Tofu should be washed briefly with water and then cut into bite-sized pieces.

  

  
• 3

  Marinate the fish

  Crack the eggs into a bowl and beat them well.

  Add a few slices of ginger and 1 teaspoon of salt to the bowl with the fish, mix well, and marinate for 10 minutes. Next, pour in the eggs and mix thoroughly.

  Then, add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch to the bowl and continue to mix well.

  

  
• 4

  Fry the tofu

  Place a pan on the stove, add 50ml of cooking oil to the pan. Wait for the oil to heat up, then add the tofu and fry until golden and crispy on both sides, then remove and drain the oil.

  

  
• 5

  Fry the fish

  Place a pan on the stove, add 100ml of cooking oil into the pan. Wait for the oil to heat up, then add the fish and fry until both sides are golden brown, then remove and drain the oil.

  

  
• 6

  Braised fish with tofu

  In a small bowl, add 2 pieces of fermented tofu and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, then use a fork to mash the tofu.

  Place a pot on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil into the pot. Wait for the oil to heat, then add onion, ginger, and garlic to sauté until fragrant.

  Then, gradually add the fried fish, tofu, the prepared sauce, and 1 can of beer into the pot and braise on low heat for 10 minutes.

  Finally, add chili and some chopped cilantro, then cook for another 2 minutes before turning off the heat.

  

  

  

  
• 7

  Final Product

  So the dish of catfish stewed with tofu is complete. The catfish is both crispy and tender, eaten with the rich and soft tofu, soaking up delicious spices.

  This dish is incredibly tasty when eaten with hot rice. Let’s try your result while it’s hot!