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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Carp salad is a delicious dish that is both appetizing and provides all the nutrients good for health. So let’s join TasteVN into the kitchen to make this mixed salad with an extremely simple recipe!
Ingredients for Carp Salad For 4 people
Carp 1 fish (about 2kg) Rice 200 gr White sesame 50 gr (white sesame) Rice powder 5 tablespoons Lime 10 leaves Lemongrass 3 stalks Fermented rice 3 tablespoons Shrimp paste 1 tablespoon Ground sauce 2 tablespoons Satay 1 tablespoon Chili powder 1 teaspoon Cooking oil 50 ml Pepper/ MSG a little
How to choose fresh and delicious carp
- It is advisable to buy live carp for a tastier dish, with a thick body that is evenly stretched from the head to the tail.
- The fish scales should look uniform, shiny, stick tightly to the body, and not have any bruises. The fish’s eyes should be clear enough to see the pupil.
- Avoid choosing those with an excessively large belly as they usually contain a lot of fat or large intestines, and these fish are often less sweet.
What is Mẻ? Where to buy Mẻ?
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Mẻ or fermented rice is a traditional spice in Vietnamese cuisine with a sour and pungent flavor and a distinctive aroma, usually made from leftover rice or noodles.
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You can buy Mẻ at reputable grocery stores, food counters, or supermarkets, or to ensure better hygiene, you can make Mẻ right at home.
How to prepare Carp Salad
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Prepare the Carp
After buying the carp, scrape off the scales, remove the gills and organs, and wash it thoroughly with water several times.
Use a knife to fillet the fish, use a towel to dry the fish fillet, and then separate the skin from the fish.
Cut the fish meat into thin slices, chop the skin, fins, and bones into small pieces.
How to eliminate the fishy smell of Carp:- Rub the carp evenly with a mixture of lemon, vinegar, and crushed ginger for about 10 – 15 minutes, then wash it again with water several times to remove the fishy smell.
- Alternatively, you can soak the fish in diluted salt water or rice washing water for about 10 – 15 minutes to effectively eliminate the fishy smell.
See details: 7 tips to easily and effectively eliminate the fishy smell of fish
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Soak fish in rice
Wrap the fish meat in paper and soak it in rice to absorb all the moisture from the fish.
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Make the dipping sauce
Heat a pan on the stove with 50ml of cooking oil. When the oil is hot, add the chopped fish skin and fins, stir well.
Add 1 tablespoon of shrimp paste, 3 tablespoons of fermented rice, 1 tablespoon of satay, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, 2 tablespoons of ground soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1 teaspoon of pepper, and stir on low heat for about 5 minutes. Adjust the seasoning to taste and then turn off the heat.
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Prepare other ingredients
Sliced lemongrass, finely shredded lime leaves.
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Roast the rice powder
Add sesame seeds to the pan and roast over medium heat for about 2 – 3 minutes until the sesame is golden and fragrant.
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Mix the salad
After cutting the fish, add the lime leaves, sliced lemongrass, and 5 tablespoons of rice powder, mix well and it is ready to enjoy.
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Finished Product
The finished carp salad is extremely eye-catching in color. The fish is soft and delicious, dipped in a bit of rich dipping sauce and served with some fresh herbs, making it very tempting!
Above is the recipe for making fish salad that is flavorful, quick, and simple to make. Let’s cook and showcase our skills with TasteVN right away!
*Refer to images and recipes from the YouTube channel Bát Giới TV Official.
