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How to prepare Braised Grouper

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  Prepare the grouper

  Buy a whole grouper and use a knife to cut off the head and tail (store in the refrigerator for another dish), remove the entrails, then rub salt all over the fish, and rinse with clean water.

  Then use a knife to cut the fish into pieces about the length of a finger.

  How to eliminate the fishy smell of grouper

  • Method 1: Soak and wash the fish in rice water for about 15 minutes, then rinse with clean water.
  • Method 2: Use ginger and white wine to wash the fish, then rinse with clean water.
  • Method 3: Use coarse salt to rub on the fish meat, then rinse with clean water.
  • Method 4: Soak in diluted vinegar water for about 5 minutes, then rinse with clean water.

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

  

  

  

  
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  Marinate the fish

  Marinate the fish with 2 teaspoons of minced onion and garlic, 2 teaspoons of seasoning powder, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, and 4 teaspoons of fish sauce.

  Mix well and marinate the fish for about 30 minutes for the fish to absorb the seasoning.

  

  

  

  
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  Preparation of pork belly

  When buying pork belly, wash it with diluted salt water, then rinse with clean water and let it drain.

  Cut the meat into small pieces about 2 finger lengths.

  Then marinate the meat with 2 teaspoons of minced garlic and onion, 3 teaspoons of fish sauce, and 2 teaspoons of seasoning powder. Mix well and marinate the meat for 30 minutes to absorb the spices.

  How to clean meat properly, without odor

  • When buying pork, you need to scrape off the hair on the skin, or you can ask the seller to scrape it off to save time.
  • Soak the pork in diluted salt water for about 15 minutes. After soaking, wash it thoroughly with cold water about 3 – 4 times.
  • You can also use a mixture of salt and vinegar to wash the pork, which helps to eliminate the smell of the meat better!

  See details: How to remove the smell from all types of meat

  

  
• 4

  Caramelizing sugar

  Place a deep pan on the stove, add 3 tablespoons of sugar, stir until the sugar melts and turns a beautiful brown color.

  

  
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  Fish Stewing

  Continue to add 3 teaspoons of minced onion and garlic into the pan, stir well until the onion and garlic become fragrant, then add the marinated pork belly.

  Stir well to allow the meat to absorb the color and firm up, then add the marinated grouper, gently stir to let the fish soak up the color, then pour all the remaining marinade over the fish.

  Add 100ml of filtered water into the pan, proceed to stew the fish over medium heat for about 30 minutes until the fish and meat are tender, and the stew liquid reduces to half, then add chopped scallions, finely chopped chili, and a little pepper, turn off the heat to finish.

  Note

  • You can replace filtered water with coconut water for a more delicious, rich, and fragrant stew.
  • When stewing, regularly skim off the foam to keep the fish stew tasty and the liquid clear and visually appealing.
  • You can adjust the seasoning to suit your family’s taste.
  • If you prefer the fish and meat to be more concentrated, you can stew a little longer until the liquid thickens before turning off the heat.

  

  

  

  
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  Final Product

  The fish is tender and delicious, rich in flavor, with the stewed meat being incredibly appealing. You can serve it with a bit of fresh vegetables, cucumber, or tomatoes to enhance the flavor of the delicious dish and stimulate your taste buds!