Simple mackerel floss recipe, addictive to eat

How to prepare shredded mackerel

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  Preliminary processing of mackerel

  First, wash the fish with a mixture of water, vinegar, and salt, using your hands to rub it evenly and let it sit for about 10 minutes.

  Then, rinse the fish thoroughly with water and let it drain.

  Effective methods to remove the fishy smell from mackerel

  • Using salt: You can mix a little salt into the water and soak the fish for about 5 – 10 minutes. Alternatively, you can rub salt directly on the fish, then scale it and clean it. Finally, just rinse the fish with water before cooking.
  • Using rice water: After cleaning, you can cut the fish into bite-sized pieces and soak it in rice water for about 15 – 20 minutes. Then remove it and rinse it thoroughly with water.
  • Using alcohol or vinegar: When washing the fish, you can mix a few tablespoons of alcohol or white vinegar into the water, then soak the fish for about 5 minutes and rinse it again with water.

  See more: How to cook fish without a fishy smell

  

  
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  Marinate the mackerel

  Put the pre-processed fish into a bowl, add 1/3 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning, 1/2 tablespoon of sugar, 1.5 tablespoons of fish sauce, 2/3 tablespoon of cooking oil, a little pepper, 1/2 tablespoon of shredded ginger, and some minced garlic and onion.

  Next, mix well to let the fish absorb the spices and marinate for 1 hour.

  

  
• 3

  Stew or steam mackerel

  Put the fish in a pot, then stew the fish until the flesh is firm and the seasoning is absorbed into the fish.

  Tip: You can also steam the fish using a steamer or a steam rack, however, steaming will not make the fish as flavorful as stewing.

  

  
• 4

  Shred the fish

  Use your hands to separate the flesh, discarding the skin and bones of the fish.

  Next, put the fish meat into a sieve and press down with your hands. This method will help the fish meat become fluffier and allow you to check for small bones left in the meat.

  

  
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  Stir-fried mackerel

  Place a pan on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of annatto oil, a little minced garlic and onion, then sauté until fragrant.

  After that, remove the sautéed garlic and onion, then add the fish meat. Stir the fish over low heat for about 30 – 45 minutes until completely dry.

  Tip: During the stir-frying process, remember to use a spoon to press the fish down in the pan. This method will help the fish become fluffy and tastier.

  

  

  
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  Final product

  The fish floss has an attractive golden color, a light aroma characteristic of fish sauce, and when eaten, it has a rich flavor, creamy and fatty from the fish, incredibly enticing.