Preparation
15 minutes
Cooking
20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Steamed mackerel with soy sauce is a delicious and attractive dish with fatty mackerel steamed to a tender perfection. Let’s go to the kitchen with Điện máy XANH and make this steamed dish to treat the whole family!
Ingredients for Steamed Mackerel with Soy Sauce Serves 2 people
Mackerel 2 fish Fresh shiitake mushrooms 100 gr Green onions 4 stalks Cilantro 4 stalks Chili 2 pieces Soy sauce 3 tablespoons (soy sauce) White wine 3 tablespoons Ginger powder 2 teaspoons Chili powder 1 teaspoon Garlic powder 1 teaspoon Sesame oil 1 tablespoon Coconut sugar 1.5 teaspoons Ground pepper 1 teaspoon
How to choose fresh and delicious ingredients
How to choose fresh mackerel
- For live mackerel, you should choose fish that swim actively, have clear eyes, pink gills, and shiny scales.
- For frozen mackerel, in addition to clear eyes and bright scales, if the flesh is firm, the gills are a bright pink firmly attached to the body, and there is no liquid leaking, then it is fresh mackerel.
- Avoid buying mackerel with sunken eyes, scales that are peeling off the body, dull color, dents when pressed, and a fishy or slightly ammonia-like smell.
How to choose delicious, quality shiitake mushrooms
- It is advisable to buy mushrooms that are brightly colored, have a distinctive aroma, and avoid those that are bruised or have a sour smell. The presence of a milky white substance at the cut is a sign of poisonous mushrooms.
- Select mushrooms with a firm stem and uniform color; if the mushrooms have opened, the gills on the cap must be arranged in a neat, beautiful, and dry sequence.
- When choosing fresh shiitake mushrooms, opt for those with a moderate size, tightly closed, and slightly yellow-brown in color. If you see very dark brown mushrooms, it’s best not to buy them, as they may be poisonous.
- Avoid mushrooms with bruises or wrinkles on the cap, and do not choose those that are slimy. Fresh mushrooms will have a thin, paper-like coating on them.
How to prepare steamed mackerel with soy sauce
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Prepare the ingredients
After purchasing the mackerel, clean the scales and belly. Then, to eliminate the fishy smell, wash the fish with lemon juice diluted with water, then rinse thoroughly with clean water and let drain.
For fresh shiitake mushrooms, cut off the stems and wash them clean with water. Next, gently squeeze the mushrooms to remove excess water, then let them drain. After that, cut the mushrooms into small, bite-sized pieces.
Wash the green onions, chili, and coriander, then finely chop them.
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Marinate the fish
You prepare the fish marinade step by step: 3 tablespoons of filtered water, 3 tablespoons of white wine, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, 1.5 teaspoons of palm sugar, 2 teaspoons of ginger powder, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of ground pepper, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 3 tablespoons of soy sauce and mix well.
Next, you evenly pour the marinade mixture and shiitake mushrooms over the fish.
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Steaming fish
You boil water in a steamer, then add the mackerel, cover it again, and steam for 10 minutes over medium heat.
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Completion
After 10 minutes, when the fish is cooked, you take the plate of fish out and decorate it with green onions, cilantro, and chili to finish.
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Final product
The mackerel steamed with oil is soft and tender, the fish meat is sweet and fragrant, evenly soaked with the flavorful oil marinade. The best time to enjoy the mackerel steamed with oil is when it is still hot and dipped with bowl of spicy oil, this dish will surely make you fall in love!
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You no longer need to go to high-end restaurants to enjoy the super delicious steamed mackerel with soy sauce, as you can now easily make it at home. Let’s get into the kitchen and follow the recipe shared by TasteVN, wishing you success!
