Delicious and Flavorful Braised Mackerel with Tomatoes for an Appealing Meal

How to cook Mackerel braised with tomatoes

• 1

  Prepare the ingredients

  Clean the mackerel by removing the gills and intestines, or ask the seller to help clean the fish, then rinse it once with water, after that use salt to rub the fish for about 3 minutes, rinse it thoroughly, and place it in a basket to drain.

  Tips to eliminate the fishy smell of mackerel

  • Method 1: Use salt or ginger to rub all over the fish to reduce the fishy smell and slime, then rinse with clean water.
  • Method 2: Rinse the fish with lemon juice and vinegar, then rinse again with clean water.
  • Method 3: Soak the mackerel in diluted white alcohol for about 5 minutes, then rinse clean.

  See details: How to quickly and effectively eliminate the fishy smell of mackerel

  Remove the stems from the tomatoes, wash them clean, and cut them in half. Peel the shallots, remove the stems from the chili peppers, and rinse both with water. Peel and finely chop the garlic.

  Remove the roots and any wilted leaves from the green onions, wash them clean with water, and drain. Divide the green onion heads and leaves separately. Cut the green onion leaves into sections.

  

  

  

  
• 2

  Marinate the fish

  Add the chopped green onion, shallots, and chili into a mortar, use a pestle to pound them finely, then add 3 tablespoons of fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of MSG, and 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, mix well.

  Use the mixture to rub all over the fish. Marinate for about 15 minutes to let the fish absorb the flavors.

  

  

  

  
• 3

  Simmer the fish

  Place a pot on the stove, heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, add 1 tablespoon of sugar to the pot, and cook until the sugar turns a brown caramel color, then add minced garlic to sauté until fragrant.

  Next, add the marinated fish, turning both sides until the fish is firm, then add boiling water to cover the fish, and add tomatoes to simmer on low heat.

  Simmer until the fish sauce thickens slightly, then adjust the seasoning to taste, finally add chopped green onions and turn off the stove.

  

  

  

  
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  Finished Product

  Braised mackerel with tomatoes has a wonderful combination of the light sourness of tomatoes and the fragrant, soft, and fatty taste of perfectly braised mackerel that will stimulate your taste buds.

  Now, take the braised fish out onto a plate and enjoy it while it’s still hot with white rice!