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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
The flesh of the silver carp is tender and delicious, rich in nutrients, and is often prepared into dishes with rich and appealing flavors. Today, let TasteVN share with you how to make silver carp porridge with Vietnamese coriander that is unique and tasty. Let’s get cooking and make this delicious porridge right away!
Ingredients for Silver Carp Porridge with Vietnamese Coriander For 4 people
Silver carp 1 kg Rice 100 gr Vietnamese coriander 200 gr Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Common spices a little (salt/MSG/seasoning)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh silver carp
- It is best to choose fish that are still alive, swimming actively, with the whole body intact and without wounds.
- The fins and scales should be tightly attached to the body and not missing scales.
- Fresh fish eyes will be bright, clear, not bulging out, but slightly sunk in. The gills should be bright red.
- The fish flesh should be firm and have good elasticity.
See details: How to choose fresh fish
How to choose fresh and delicious rice paddy herbs
- You should choose fresh bunches of rice paddy herbs that are still green, have glossy leaves, and are intact without any bruises or yellowing.
- It is advisable to open the inside of the bunch to observe; if it appears dry and there is no slimy substance, then you can consider purchasing.
- You can find rice paddy herbs at traditional markets, fresh vegetable stores, or supermarkets.
How to prepare Fish Porridge with Rice Paddy Herbs
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Preparing the fish
Clean the fish by removing the scales, cutting off the fins, and removing the internal organs, then rinse it thoroughly with water. Let it drain while waiting for preparation.
Marinate the fish with 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, and a little salt, mix well and let it sit for about 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
How to eliminate the fishy smell
- Use table salt to rub the entire body of the fish evenly, then rinse with water to effectively remove the fishy smell from the flesh.
- Soak the fish in rice washing water for about 15 minutes; the rice washing water helps to eliminate the fishy smell completely.
- You can also soak the fish in water mixed with a little lemon juice and salt for about 5 – 10 minutes, then rinse well to remove the fishy smell.
See details: 7 tips to effectively eliminate the fishy smell
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Prepare other ingredients
Wash the rice paddy herb thoroughly, remove old or yellowing leaves. Place in a basket to drain, then chop finely.
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Cook the porridge
Place a pot of water on the stove and bring it to a boil over high heat. Rinse 100g of rice and add it to the pot, stirring regularly to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom.
Cook until the water boils again and the grains of porridge expand evenly; add more water if the porridge is too thick.
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Add the fish
When the porridge is boiling and the grains have expanded evenly, add the fish to the pot, continue cooking over high heat for about 5 – 10 minutes until the fish is fully cooked, then turn off the heat. Add the rice paddy herb and enjoy!
Tip:
- If you’re worried about the fish having a fishy smell, you can briefly fry both sides of the fish until slightly golden before adding it to the pot of porridge.
- If cooking porridge for a baby starting solids, boil the fish first, then separate the fish meat, stir-fry it briefly with shallots for fragrance before adding it to the porridge at the end to preserve the sweet flavor of the fish.
- Depending on your taste, add chili and green onions to enhance the flavor of the dish.
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Final Product
The porridge has the natural sweet taste of fresh carp, with tender and slightly chewy fish meat. Served with Vietnamese coriander, which has a faint fragrant smell, helps to completely eliminate the remaining fishy odor, making it very suitable for your family to enjoy!
Successful Cooking Tips
- To make the porridge softer and tastier, you should spend about 1 – 2 hours soaking the rice before cooking. Before soaking the rice, you need to rinse it thoroughly to remove any dirt and impurities stuck to the rice.
- In addition to soaking the rice, you can rinse the rice and let it drain, then put it in a pan and toast it evenly over low heat until the rice turns golden before starting to cook. Toasted rice will help the porridge cook evenly, look appealing, and taste better.
- To achieve the perfect softness in the finished porridge without it being too thick or too watery, you can maintain a water ratio of 1:4 or adjust according to your family’s taste and preference.
- Throughout the cooking process, make sure to stir the porridge at least every 10 minutes and cook over medium heat; otherwise, the rice will settle at the bottom of the pot and cause the porridge to burn.
- You can use sticky rice mixed with regular rice so that the porridge will be soft, delicious, and not overwhelming when eaten.
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We hope that with the how to cook perch porridge with rice paddy herb that TasteVN just shared, you can add flavor to your family meals. Wishing you success!
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