Catfish stewed with turmeric is an extremely delicious and appealing stewed dish that is simple and easy to make for family meals, especially suitable for slightly chilly rainy days. Let’s get into the kitchen with TasteVN and learn how to make this stewed dish!
1. Catfish Stewed with Turmeric
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Catfish Stewed with Turmeric For 4 people
Catfish 700 gr Fresh turmeric 1 piece Shallots 1 bulb Spring onions 2 stalks Chili 2 pieces Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon Cooking vinegar a little Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Common seasoning a little (salt/ sugar/ seasoning powder)
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How to make Basa fish with turmeric
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Prepare the ingredients
After buying the basa fish, remove the gills, clean the intestines, then pour hot water over the fish’s body, use a knife to scrape off the slime and rinse it with water to clean. Next, cut the fish into bite-sized pieces.
To eliminate the fishy smell, soak the fish in a bowl with a little salt and vinegar for 10 minutes, then take the fish out and rinse it clean with water and let it drain.
Peel and mince the shallots. Rinse the fresh chili, remove the stem from one and mince the other.
Peel and mince the turmeric. Rinse the green onions and divide them into 2 parts: finely chop the white part and chop the green leaves.
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Marinate the fish
Put the fish in a large bowl, marinate the fish with minced shallots, minced white part of green onion, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon of fish sauce.
Add 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder, minced chili, and minced fresh turmeric. Mix well and marinate the fish for 30 minutes.
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Fish Stew
Place the pan on the stove, turn on the heat, and add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. When the oil is hot, add the remaining minced turmeric and sauté until fragrant.
Then arrange the fish in the pan, pour in all the seasoning water used to marinate the fish, cover, and stew over low heat for 15 minutes until the water for the fish stew is almost evaporated. Season to taste, turn off the heat, and it’s done.
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Final Product
Transfer the fish stew to a bowl, sprinkle with a little chopped green onion and the remaining fresh chili on top, and enjoy with hot rice!
The turmeric basa fish stew is fragrant and has a spicy taste, served with hot white rice is sure to be a “rice enhancer”. This is the perfect choice for your family’s dinner!
2. Basa fish braised with turmeric (recipe shared by a user)
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Basa fish braised with turmeric (recipe shared by a user) Serves 4
Basa fish 300 gr Turmeric powder 1 tablespoon Fresh chili 1 piece (sliced) Shallots 1 bulb (chopped) Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Common spices a little (Salt/ sugar/ monosodium glutamate)
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How to cook Basa fish braised with turmeric (recipe shared by a user)
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Prepare and marinate the fish
Wash the basa fish thoroughly. To eliminate the fishy smell, rub salt all over the fish for about 2 minutes, then rinse with clean water and let it dry.
Marinate the fish with chopped shallots, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Let it sit for about 30 minutes for the fish to absorb the spices.
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Fish Stew
Put a pot on the stove, add 1 bowl of water (about 100ml) along with 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce and stir to dissolve.
Wait until the water in the pot boils, then add the marinated catfish, lower the heat and stew for about 20 minutes until the fish is cooked.
Stew until the sauce thickens and the fish has a nice color, then season to taste and it’s done. Transfer the fish to a plate, sprinkle with a few fresh chili slices and enjoy right away.
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Final Product
Catfish stewed with turmeric has an eye-catching color and an attractive characteristic aroma from turmeric. The fish is fatty, sweet, and when served with white rice, it’s incredibly delicious.
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How to choose fresh and delicious catfish
- The freshest fish is when it’s still alive; you should choose those that swim strong, have clear eyes, pink gills, shiny skin, and no unusual color.
- For whole catfish that are prepped and chilled, you should choose ones with light brown backs, and their bellies should be swollen sideways. Fins and tail should be intact. The eyes should be blue, gills bright red with no signs of hemorrhage, and there should be no foul smell.
- If the fish has been filleted into slices, you should choose pieces that have small muscle fibers, are white in color, and the fat is interspersed with white. The fish meat should be firm, have elasticity when pressed, not ooze fluid, and not have slime on the surface.
- Additionally, if you see any abnormal signs such as bloating, weak swimming, or pale color, you should not choose to buy it.
How to clean catfish properly without smell
- You can rub it with salt or wash the fish with cold water mixed with a little alcohol or vinegar.
- Additionally, you can also boil water and lightly pour it over the fish, using a knife to scrape off the slime; this will help remove the sliminess and fishy smell.
How to remove turmeric stains from fingers
- You can use coconut oil to eliminate turmeric stains on your hands. Just take a little coconut oil and rub it evenly on the stained skin, then wash it off with soap to remove it.
- You can also use cotton soaked in a little fresh milk and rub it on the yellowed skin until it disappears.
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So you have learned 2 more ways to prepare basa fish with turmeric. Extremely easy, isn’t it? Let’s make it to enjoy this delicious dish with your family!
