Preparation
15 minutes
Cooking
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Delicious and flavorful mackerel braised with pickled mustard greens, featuring a salty and sour taste from the pickled greens, a bit of fat from the mackerel, and a mild spiciness from the chili will help you enjoy a good meal with your family. Go to the kitchen to make braised dish right away!
Ingredients for Mackerel Braised with Pickled Mustard Greens Serves 3
Mackerel 6 fish (about 500g) Pickled mustard greens 2 stalks (about 500g) Tomato 2 fruits Red onion 1 bulb Spring onion 2 stalks Chili 2 fruits Cooking oil 3 tablespoons Fish sauce 2 tablespoons Common spices a little (Sugar/MSG/ground pepper)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh mackerel
- You should choose fish with clear eyes, bright red gills, and scales that are still tightly attached to the body.
- Press on the flesh and feel if it is firm, not mushy; these are the fresh fish that you can choose to buy.
- You should avoid fish that have an unpleasant odor, feel flaky when touched, and have dark red gills.
See details: How to choose fresh fish
How to choose fresh and delicious pickled mustard greens
- You can buy packaged pickled mustard greens at reputable stores, paying close attention to the color and expiration date on the packaging.
- Pickled mustard greens should have a natural yellow color, with leaves that are not torn and without spots; these are the bags of pickled mustard greens you can choose to buy.
- Alternatively, you can refer to TasteVN’s method of making pickled mustard greens to ensure food safety hygiene.
How to choose fresh and delicious tomatoes
- You should choose tomatoes that are evenly ripe, with a bright red color, not bruised, and the stem still firmly attached to the top of the fruit.
- For tomatoes that are bruised, have a foul smell, and are unevenly ripe, you should not choose to buy them as they may be spoiled.
- Fresh and delicious tomatoes usually have a mild, pleasant aroma, while overripe tomatoes often have no smell.
See details: How to choose fresh tomatoes
How to Cook Braised Croaker with Pickled Mustard Greens
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Prepare the Croaker
After purchasing the croaker, use a knife to scrape off the scales and remove the gills.
Then, use scissors to gently cut the belly of the fish to avoid breaking the eggs and remove the insides. Rinse gently with water and let it drain while waiting to cook.
How to Eliminate the Fishy Smell of Croaker
- After cleaning the fish, you can soak it in rice water for about 15 – 20 minutes, then take it out and rinse it clean with water.
- You can use salt to gently rub around the body of the fish to eliminate the fishy smell, or soak the fish in salt water for about 5 – 10 minutes, then rinse it clean and let it drain.
- Soaking the fish for about 5 minutes in water containing a bit of crushed ginger and then rinsing it clean with water is also an effective method you can apply.
See details: 7 tips to help eliminate the fishy smell of fish
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Marinate the Croaker
Put the fish in a bowl, then add 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and 2 tablespoons of fish sauce. Use chopsticks to mix well and let the fish marinate for about 10 minutes.
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Prepare other ingredients
Wash the tomatoes, cut them into wedges. Squeeze out excess water from the pickled mustard greens, then cut them into pieces about 1.5 finger lengths long.
Shallots, peel, wash, and chop finely. Green onions, trim the roots, wash, and chop finely. Wash the chili peppers and slice them thinly.
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Braised fish
Place a pan on the stove, add 3 tablespoons of cooking oil, when the oil is hot, add the chopped shallots and stir well. Then add the tomatoes to the pan, and when the tomatoes are cooked, add the pickled mustard greens and mix well.
When the pickled mustard greens are wilted, add the fish and gently use chopsticks to turn the fish. Add enough water to cover the fish and braise until the water thickens, then turn off the heat. Serve the fish on a plate and top with some chopped green onions and sliced chili peppers.
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Finished Product
The fish sauce is thick, and the sourness of the pickled mustard greens blends with the richness of the fish, giving you a delicious meal with your family.
You can enjoy it with various fresh vegetables and a bowl of hot rice, which is incredibly appealing!
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