Simple and Delicious Nutritious Snakehead Fish Porridge Hotpot Recipe at Home

How to prepare Snakehead Fish Porridge Hotpot

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  Prepare the snakehead fish

  After buying the snakehead fish, you cut off the fins, gills, and then scrape off the hard scales.

  Next, prepare a basin of water, then mix in 1 spoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of vinegar, then add the fish and scrape off the slime. After that, rinse it under running water and let it drain.

  Then use a knife to make a few cuts along the body of the fish, then cut the fish in half or into thirds as you like.

  

  
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  Prepare other ingredients

  Peeled shallots need to be minced, use 3 bulbs, while the remaining 3 bulbs should be sliced.

  For the straw mushrooms, peel off the stems and any dirt still attached, then soak them in a basin of diluted saltwater for about 10 minutes, then wash them clean with water and let them drain.

  Wash the bean sprouts and napa cabbage with water and let them drain. Pick the green leaves of the Vietnamese coriander and wash them clean, then let them drain. Cut off the roots of the green onions and cilantro, and chop them into small pieces.

  

  
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  Marinating snakehead fish and minced meat

  You put all 300g of minced pork into a bowl, add about 3 finely chopped shallots, 1/3 tablespoon of seasoning, 1/4 tablespoon of salt, 1/5 tablespoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/3 tablespoon of sugar, and 1/4 tablespoon of pepper. Then you stir well for the meat to absorb the seasonings and let it marinate for about 15 minutes.

  You place the cleaned snakehead fish into another large bowl and add 1/2 tablespoon of seasoning, 1/3 tablespoon of salt, 1/4 tablespoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/3 tablespoon of sugar, and 1/4 tablespoon of pepper. Next, you mix well and marinate the fish for 15 minutes so that it absorbs the seasonings.

  

  
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  Cooking porridge

  You put into a pot 1/2 bowl of sticky rice and 1 bowl of regular rice, then rinse them clean with water. To prevent the porridge from becoming mushy when cooking, you add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil to the rinsed rice, mix well, and let it sit for 5 minutes.

  After that, place the rinsed rice pot on the stove, add 4 liters of filtered water, cook on medium heat until the water boils, then reduce the heat to medium and cook for about 40 – 50 minutes for the rice grains to expand into porridge.

  

  
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  Steaming Fish

  Place a pot on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, wait for the oil to heat up, then add 3 sliced shallots to fry until fragrant and golden over low heat. Next, add all the marinated fish and season with 1/2 tablespoon of fish sauce.

  Turn the fish over and add 2 stalks of chopped green onions, cover the pot and steam the fish on low heat for about 15 minutes.

  

  
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  Completion

  When the porridge has fully expanded and softened, shape the marinated minced meat into small balls about the size of a thumb and drop them into the porridge, cooking for an additional 5 – 7 minutes on low heat until the meat floats to the top.

  Next, add all the prepared straw mushrooms and cook for another 10 minutes on low heat, then add the fish steaming liquid, season with 2 tablespoons of seasoning powder, 1/2 tablespoon of salt, 1/5 tablespoon of monosodium glutamate, and 1.5 tablespoons of sugar, then taste and adjust as needed.

  Scoop the porridge into another pot, arrange it on the dining table, and heat it on the mini gas stove, the steamed snakehead fish can then be plated, sprinkle with a bit of ground pepper, and you are ready to invite the family to enjoy.

  Add a bit of chopped coriander to the hot pot, then dip the steamed snakehead fish and vegetables to enjoy this delicious hot snakehead fish porridge hot pot.

  

  

  

  
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  Final Product

  The hot and aromatic snakehead fish porridge hot pot, with the chewy and sweet snakehead fish absorbing rich spices, the porridge is soft and well-seasoned, the straw mushrooms are tender and juicy, and the broth is sweet and refreshing. Dipping some bean sprouts and napa cabbage into it will reduce greasiness and enhance the taste.

  You can use chili salt or salty fish sauce for a more complete enjoyment of the hot pot dish.

  <p.Why wait any longer? Get into the kitchen and showcase your cooking skills with this nutritious snakehead fish porridge hot pot to treat your loved ones.