Quang noodles are one of the delicious soups that have captivated countless diners both domestically and internationally. Today, let’s join the kitchen with TasteVN and learn 2 ways to make delicious and flavorful snakehead fish quang noodles that will surely enchant your family from the very first taste!
1. Snakehead fish quang noodles (recipe shared by a user)
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
40 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Snakehead Fish Quang Noodles (recipe shared by a user) Serves 4
Fresh quang noodles 1 kg Snakehead fish 1 kg (3 fish) Fried tofu 200 gr Tomatoes 5 pieces Onions 3 bulbs Green onions 5 stalks Side greens a little (lettuce/bean sprouts/pennywort/banana flower/sprouts/…) Chili 3 pieces Garlic 4 cloves Red onion 3 bulbs Turmeric powder 3 teaspoons Fish sauce 4 tablespoons Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Common spices a little (salt/sugar/seasoning powder/msg/ground pepper)
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How to prepare Snakehead fish Quang noodles (recipe shared by users)
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Prepare the snakehead fish
To save time in preparation, when buying fish, you can ask the seller to clean it, remove the gills, and scale it. To eliminate the fishy smell and slime of the snakehead fish, you just need to rub the fish with salt and rinse it with clean water 2 – 3 times.
When the fish is clean and less slimy, cut it into thin slices, about the thickness of a finger joint.
How to clean snakehead fish to remove slime and fishy smell- Method 1: After completely cleaning the gills, cutting off the tail fins, and scaling the fish, rub salt all over the surface of the snakehead fish and rinse it with clean water.
- Method 2: You can use kitchen ash or betel lime to rub evenly over the fish’s body; this method helps you eliminate all the fish slime and reduce the fishy smell.
- Method 3: In addition, you can use vinegar or white wine to rub all over the fish’s body; this method also effectively eliminates the fishy smell.
See details: How to remove the fishy smell and eliminate the slime of snakehead fish
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Prepare other ingredients
Fried tofu purchased should be rinsed with water and cut into thin slices suitable for eating.
Tomatoes should have their stems removed, onions peeled, washed clean, and cut into wedges, while chili peppers should have their stems removed, washed, and cut into small slices.
Garlic should be peeled, washed clean, crushed, and minced. For shallots, peel them, rinse them with water, and cut into thin slices. Green onions should have the roots and wilted leaves removed, rinsed with water, and chopped finely into small pieces.
Accompanying vegetables should have the leaves picked, discarding any tough or rotten parts, soaked in diluted salt water for 5 – 10 minutes, then rinsed twice with water and drained.
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Marinate the fish
Put the cleaned snakehead fish into a bowl, and add a mixture of spices including: minced garlic, sliced chili, and thinly sliced shallots, 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of ground pepper.
Mix the fish well and let it sit for about 10 minutes for the fish to absorb the spices.
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Cook Quang noodles with snakehead fish
Place a pot on the stove and add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil to the pot, wait for the oil to heat up then add 2 teaspoons of turmeric powder and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for the turmeric to cook and release its aroma.
Next, add all the marinated fish, stir briefly then reduce the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes until the fish is firm, then add the tofu, gently stir to avoid breaking the fish and simmer for another 5 minutes for the mixture to absorb the spices.
Add 2 liters of water, boil over high heat for about 10 – 15 minutes, when the mixture boils, add the tomatoes and sliced onions.
Then, season the mixture with: 4 tablespoons of fish sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate.
Stir gently then cover and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, finally adjust the seasoning to taste, sprinkle a little chopped green onion on top and turn off the heat.
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Completion
Put a little fresh noodle into a bowl, add some golden snakehead fish slices from the pot, then pour the noodle broth over to just cover the noodles, sprinkle a little chopped green onion on top and enjoy immediately. If you like it spicy, you can add a few slices of fresh chili and it’s ready to enjoy.
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Final Product
Snakehead fish noodles have a characteristic golden color from turmeric, infused with the strong aroma of ingredients like shallots, garlic, tomatoes,… very attractive.
When eaten, it has a light spiciness and rich flavor, with the fish meat evenly soaked, soft and creamy, creating a delicious dish commonly cooked in daily meals and during Tet celebrations in Quang region. You can enjoy it with fresh herbs and spicy fish sauce for a perfect meal.
2. Snakehead fish noodles
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
1 hour
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Snakehead Fish Quang Noodles Serves 5 people
Snakehead fish 1 fish (about 1.5kg) Quang noodles 1 kg Red onion 5 bulbs Turmeric 1/2 bulb Green onion 5 stalks Chili 3 fruits Peanuts 50 gr Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Common spices a little (Salt/ pepper/ monosodium glutamate)
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How to Prepare Snakehead Fish Quang Noodles
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Prepare the snakehead fish
To eliminate the fishy smell, after buying the fish, rub it with salt and wash it clean, remove the guts, head, fins, and tail. Then use a knife to remove the skin and fillet the fish to obtain the meat.
Next, rinse the snakehead fish meat in diluted salt water, wash it again with clean water, then let it drain.
Cut the fish into bite-sized pieces, about the size of a finger joint.
How to clean the snakehead fish to be slime-free and not fishy
- When cutting the fish’s gills, you should cut very close to expose the white tendon, removing that tendon will help eliminate the fishy smell of the fish.
- You can use wood ash or betel lime to rub evenly on the fish; this method helps remove all the fish’s slime.
- Besides using rice water, you can also use vinegar or rice wine to rub all over the fish; this method also effectively eliminates the fishy smell.
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Pounding spices and marinating fish
Peel the shallots, put them into a mortar and pound them finely. Peel the turmeric, wash it clean, cut it into slices, and then pound it finely as well.
Add the cut fish into a large bowl and marinate it with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and 1/2 of the pounded turmeric.
Mix well so that the fish absorbs the spices and let it marinate for about 30 minutes.
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Cooking snakehead fish
Place a pot on the stove, turn on medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil into the pot, when the oil is hot, add the pounded shallots and sauté until fragrant, then add the remaining pounded turmeric and season with 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Next, add 500ml of water and bring to a boil.
Once the water is boiling, add the fish and cook on low heat for about 5 minutes to ensure the fish is cooked evenly and absorbs the spices, add 3 chili peppers and simmer for about another 10 minutes before turning off the heat.
Tip: To prevent the fish from breaking apart, you should add the water first and bring it to a boil before adding the fish.
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Completion
Blanch the noodles briefly in boiling water, then place them in a bowl, add the fish on top, sprinkle with some finely chopped green onions, crushed peanuts, and ladle the broth over bowl and enjoy.
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Final Product
Quang noodles with snakehead fish have a delicious and attractive flavor, with a rich fish broth combined with sweet and tender fish meat, not mushy, served with soft, chewy noodles that you definitely cannot resist.
You can add chili if you like it spicy, or squeeze in some lime if you prefer it sour!
How to choose fresh and delicious snakehead fish
- Delicious snakehead fish are those that are still alive, of moderate size, neither too big nor too small. The body of the fish is elongated, not too round, and feels firm to the touch.
- Prefer to choose fish with a small, recessed anus, as this indicates fresh and delicious snakehead fish. If the anus is enlarged, it means the fish may be going bad and sometimes treated with chemicals.
- Buy snakehead fish at reputable stores or supermarkets to ensure you get the freshest fish for the health of your family.
How to choose fresh and quality noodles
- Choose Quang noodles that are soft but have a certain chewiness and do not smell musty, spoiled, or have any strange odors. It is best to buy fresh noodles, just made.
- To ensure food safety, buy Quang noodles from reputable shops.
- Additionally, you can make Quang noodles according to the TasteVN recipe.
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Above, TasteVN has introduced you to 2 ways to make snakehead fish noodles deliciously and simply at home. TasteVN wishes you success!
