Preparation
10 minutes
Cooking
20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Tom tit, also known as bề bề, has firm and delicious meat with a strong sea flavor, and is often used to prepare very attractive fried dishes. Today, let’s join TasteVN in the kitchen and explore the salted fried tom tit recipe to treat the family this weekend!
Ingredients for Salted Fried Tom Tit For 3 people
Tom tit 300 gr Garlic 1 bulb (minced) Green chili 4 fruits Red chili 2 fruits Coarse salt 1/2 tablespoon Table salt 1 tablespoon (Iodized salt) Cooking oil 200 ml
How to choose fresh and delicious tom tit
- Tom tit is only delicious when it is still alive, with firm flesh, still bouncing vigorously, and its legs and head tightly attached to the body.
- Avoid buying tom tit on full moon days as they are very prone to being spoiled on these days.
- Do not buy dead tom tit, those with an unpleasant, fishy smell, or that are slimy.
How to cook Salted Fried Tom Tit
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Pound salt and chili
Add table salt and coarse salt into a mortar and grind finely with fresh chili.
Tip: You can also use a blender to finely grind the salt mixture.
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Frying shrimp
Wash the shrimp thoroughly, rinse them several times, then drain.
Add 200ml of cooking oil to a hot pan over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the shrimp and fry for 3 minutes, then flip the shrimp and fry for another 2 minutes until the other side is cooked, then remove and let it drain.
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Making salted shrimp
Drain some oil, leaving 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, then heat the pan and sauté 1 minced garlic clove until fragrant. When the garlic is golden and fragrant, add the fried shrimp and stir well.
Add 1 tablespoon of water to the crushed salt and chili mixture, stir until dissolved, then pour the mixture into the shrimp pan and stir well. Use high heat, continuously turn the shrimp to coat them evenly with the salt and chili, and stir until the salt and chili mixture dries out.
Turn off the heat and serve the dish on a plate.
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Finished Product
Salt and chili fried mantis shrimp, with a spicy and salty flavor, delicious and tender shrimp meat dipped in green chili salt is truly unbeatable. This quick and easy dish is incredibly appealing and delicious, making it a perfect choice for a weekend gathering with family and friends.
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Above is a guide on how to make salted shrimp with the right flavor, delicious, rich, and extremely simple and easy to make that anyone can do. Wishing you success with this recipe!
*Images and recipe referenced from the YouTube channel Ngon TV.
