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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Dishes braised dishes with delicious and rich flavors are always a perfect choice to make family meals more warm and cozy. Today, let’s join TasteVN to the kitchen and showcase the unique and attractive braised catfish with turmeric recipe to treat the whole family!
Ingredients for Braised Catfish with Turmeric For 4 people
Catfish 200 gr Turmeric 1 root (about 20gr) Chili a little Minced shallots 1/2 tablespoon Fish sauce 2 tablespoons Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Lemon juice a little Common seasoning a little (sugar/salt/seasoning powder/pepper)
What is catfish?
- Catfish is a species of smooth-skinned fish belonging to the catfish family.
- They are primarily distributed in the depths of large rivers or lakes in tropical regions.
- Catfish meat is usually firm, fragrant, sweet, has few bones, contains high nutritional value, and can be prepared into many delicious dishes such as braised dishes, hot pot, porridge, or grilled dishes,…
How to choose fresh catfish
For live fish: The freshest fish are still alive; you should choose those that swim vigorously, have clear eyes, pink gills, shiny scales, and skin without unusual colors. Additionally, if you notice any abnormal signs such as swelling, weak swimming, or pale color, you should not purchase them.
- Do not buy catfish that has a foul smell or unusual odor, and whose flesh is soft and mushy; this indicates that the fish has been stored for too long and is no longer fresh.
See details: How to choose fresh fish properly
What is shallot (nén bulb)? Where to buy shallot?
- Shallot, also known as nén bulb, sun bulb, or flower onion, is a type of bulb with a cloudy white color belonging to the onion family, small as a fingertip, widely grown in the Central region of our country. Shallot has a spicy, sweet flavor and a fragrant smell, commonly used as a seasoning to create aroma in dishes.
- You can find shallot at large supermarkets, agricultural markets, or reputable large e-commerce sites.
- Note that you can substitute shallot with purple onion or green onion depending on your preference!
See more: Some wonderful benefits of shallot
How to cook Braised catfish with turmeric
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Prepare catfish
To remove the slime and fishy smell, after purchasing, you should scrub the catfish with salt, soak it in water mixed with a little lemon juice or vinegar for about 3 – 5 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with water and let it drain.
How to eliminate the fishy smell and slime of catfish
- You can rub it with salt or wash the fish with cold water mixed with a little alcohol or vinegar.
- Continue to rinse the fish with clean water once more, then place it in a colander to drain.
- Additionally, you can boil water and gently pour it over the fish, then use a knife to scrape off the slime, which will help remove the fishy smell and slime of the fish.
See details: 7 tips to easily and effectively remove the fishy smell of fish
The turmeric should be peeled, washed, and then crushed finely using a pestle.
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Mix the marinade for the fish
Add 5 tablespoons of water to the turmeric bowl, stir well and then strain to get the juice into a small bowl.
Then add 1/3 tablespoon of salt, 1/4 tablespoon of ground pepper, 1/2 tablespoon of sugar, 1/2 tablespoon of seasoning powder, and 1 – 2 sliced chili peppers into the bowl and stir well until the spices dissolve completely.
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Marinate the fish
Pour the mixed marinade evenly over the fish, then add another 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, mix well, and let the fish absorb the spices for about 30 minutes.
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Cook the fish
Put a pot on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil and heat it up, then add minced shallots and sauté until fragrant.
When the shallots are fragrant, arrange the fish in the pot and stir evenly for about 3 – 5 minutes until the fish is partially cooked and both sides are firm.
Tip: You should quickly fry the fish with fried shallots to eliminate the fishy smell and help the fish absorb the spices more quickly.
Next, pour all the marinating sauce from the bowl into the pot, turn down the heat, and continue cooking the fish for about 15 more minutes until the sauce thickens and the fish absorbs the spices evenly.
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Final product
Arrange the fish on a plate, drizzle the sauce on top, and then decorate it to make it look appealing to complete the dish.
The turmeric fish dish is fragrant and has a spicy, rich flavor, making it very appealing. Served with hot white rice, it is guaranteed to be a perfect match. This is the perfect choice for your family dinner!
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*Refer to the recipe and images from the YouTube channel Joyful Kitchen
