How to Make Delicious and Easy Braised Mackerel at Home

How to make salted mackerel stew

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  Prepare the fish

  Buy mackerel that has been gutted and cleaned, and at home, you just need to trim the fins and tail, then soak it in diluted vinegar water for about 10 minutes. After that, take the fish out and rinse it with clean water.

  You can make two diagonal cuts on the fish to help it absorb the seasoning better when stewing.

  How to remove the fishy smell from mackerel:

  • Method 1: Use salt to rub on the fish, especially the gills, to remove any residual blood and rinse with clean water.
  • Method 2: Soak in rice washing water for about 10 minutes, then rinse with clean water.
  • Method 3: Soak in a mixture of water and crushed ginger for about 10 minutes, then rinse with water.
  • Method 4: Use white wine to wash the fish, then rinse with clean water.

  See details: 7 tips to easily and effectively remove the fishy smell from fish.

  

  
• 2

  Prepare other ingredients

  You peel the garlic and shallots, then crush them with a knife. For the green onions, wash them with water and cut the green part to about 3 – 5 finger lengths.

  For the chili and green pepper, wash them clean and let them drain.

  

  

  
• 3

  Fry the fish

  Place a pan on the stove, add 3 tablespoons of cooking oil to sauté the minced garlic and shallots over medium heat.

  Then, add the fish to fry until the fish meat is firm and slightly golden.

  

  
• 4

  Braised fish

  Add the seasoning to the pan including: 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1 tablespoon of caramel sauce, and 3 tablespoons of fish sauce.

  Continue cooking and turn the fish to evenly absorb the seasoning for about 10 minutes, then cover and braise for another 10 minutes.

  After that, add about 1 cup of filtered water, turn the heat to high, and braise for another 5 minutes until boiling. At this point, add 3 green peppercorns, 3 fresh chilies, and 5 green onion tops, and cook for another 4 minutes.

  Finally, taste and adjust the seasoning before turning off the heat to complete the dish.

  Tip: You should use a large non-stick pan (or large pot) to braise the fish better without breaking it apart.

  

  

  
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  Final Product

  The braised mackerel fish with salt has tender flesh but does not fall apart after being braised and absorbs the seasoning evenly. Besides eating it with hot rice, you can use raw vegetables or boiled vegetables to dip into the braised fish sauce. This will definitely be a favorite braised fish dish in your family, wish you success!