How to Cook Delicious and Flavorful Flag Fish Noodle Soup

How to Prepare Mackerel Noodles

• 1

  Prepare the Mackerel

  Fresh mackerel should be washed thoroughly with salt, then cut into bite-sized pieces.

  How to Clean Mackerel Effectively, Without Fishy Smell

  • Method 1: Soak the fish in rice water for 15 – 20 minutes, then rinse with clean water to eliminate the fishy smell.

  • Method 2: Rub salt on the fish for 1 – 2 minutes and rinse with clean water several times to effectively remove the fishy smell.

  • Method 3: Soak the fish in water with crushed ginger for about 5 minutes to help remove the fishy smell and enhance the dish’s flavor.

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

  
• 2

  Prepare other ingredients

  Wash the tomatoes and cut them into wedges. Cut the green onions, separating the roots, and chop the stems into small pieces.

  Wash the herbs and chop them finely. Cut the lemongrass to obtain the root part. Slice the fish cake diagonally.

  Peel the pineapple and slice it into pieces about 1/2 finger length.

  Quick and simple way to peel pineapple

  • First, cut the pineapple vertically from top to bottom into 4 equal parts.
  • Continue to slice along the length of the pineapple pieces, stopping at the end of the fruit and cutting firmly to separate the flesh from the skin.
  • Avoid cutting too close to the skin to prevent leaving any eyes of the pineapple. Finally, cut into smaller pieces as needed.

  See details: 5 simple ways to peel pineapple quickly and easily

  

  
• 3

  Stir-fry pineapple and tomatoes

  Put a pot on the stove and add 1 tablespoon of annatto oil, then add minced garlic, shallots, and chili to sauté until fragrant.

  Next, add the lemongrass and pineapple and stir-fry for about 30 seconds; finally, add the tomatoes, season with 1 teaspoon of salt, and stir-fry for about 1 minute until the ingredients become aromatic.

  

  

  
• 4

  Cook the broth

  Add about 2 liters of water to the pot, when the water boils, add the fish, cook until the fish is done, then season with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1.5 teaspoons of sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate.

  Finally, adjust the seasoning to taste, add the green onion roots, then turn off the heat.

  

  

  

  
• 5

  Final product

  To complete the dish, you add noodles, vegetables, and fish cake to the bowl, then pour the broth over it to enjoy.

  Fish noodle soup served with fresh vegetables and dipped in fish sauce will bring a unique, delicious flavor with sweet fish meat, tasty broth, and rich aroma. Serve it hot!