Preparation
20 minutes
Cooking
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Sweet and sour basa fish stew is one of the must-try stew dishes. The following article will guide you to the kitchen with a simple recipe for delicious and flavorful sweet and sour basa fish stew.
Ingredients for Sweet and Sour Basa Fish For 4 people
Basa fish 1 kg Starfruit 300 grams Chili 5 pieces Annatto powder 1 teaspoon Seasoning powder 2 teaspoons MSG 1/3 teaspoon Fish sauce 3 tablespoons Tomato sauce 1 tablespoon Ground pepper 1/2 teaspoon Sugar 1 tablespoon
Tools: pot, bowl, plate, gas stove.
Tips for choosing good basa fish:
- Fresh and tasty basa fish is best when still alive, so if possible, choose fish in this condition.
- If the fish has been cleaned and cut into pieces, pay attention to the skin to see if it is still fresh, the flesh should be firm and not mushy, and the eyes should be clear and bulging.
- When selecting fish, check the gills; if they are still red, the fish is fresh, but if they are pale or dark, the fish is spoiling.
Choose fresh, green starfruit that is not bruised.
How to cook braised basa fish with starfruit
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Prepare the fish
Put the basa fish, cut into pieces, into a large bowl, then add salt and vinegar, and rub the pieces of fish evenly for a few minutes to remove the slime and odor, then rinse with water and let it drain.
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Marinate the fish
Marinate the fish with the amount of seasoning powder, salt, sugar, fish sauce, ketchup, monosodium glutamate, and pepper as indicated in the ingredients section.
Finally, add some annatto oil for color to make the braised fish look appealing and mix well. Let the fish marinate for about 30 minutes.
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Prepare other ingredients
Peel the starfruit, cut the edges of the wings, and slice it thinly in star shapes about 0.3 mm thick. Peel the shallots and slice them.
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Caramelizing Fish
Sauté the onion until fragrant and golden in the oil, then add the marinated catfish and pour the marinade over it.
During the cooking process, turn the fish regularly so that the marinade absorbs evenly and the fish firms up; when the marinade boils, reduce the heat. Finally, add half of the starfruit for garnish.
Reserve half of the starfruit for decoration to make it visually appealing.
Add water to the pan with the fish and cook over high heat; when the water boils, lower the heat and simmer until the sauce thickens, then serve on a plate.
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Final Product
Catfish caramelized with starfruit has a sweet and sour flavor that comes from the catfish and starfruit cooked together with spices. The fish is delicious and flavorful, served with white rice, it is very appetizing.
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The above is a guide on how to make braised basa fish with starfruit that is sour, spicy, fragrant, and flavorful. Wishing you success in your cooking!
*Refer to images and recipes from: YouTube channel Wife’s Kitchen.
