Delicious and flavorful marinated shark with turmeric, easy to make at home, pairs perfectly with rice

How to Prepare Shark Fish Braised in Turmeric

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  Prepare the Ingredients

  Shallots and garlic should be peeled and washed clean. Ginger should be peeled, washed, and sliced thinly.

  Chili peppers should have the stems removed and be washed and drained. The green onions should have the roots cut off, washed, and then drained.

  After purchasing the fish, clean it. If the fish is pre-prepared, use diluted salt water to wash it, then rub a few slices of ginger on the fish to help reduce the fishy smell, and then rinse the fish several times with clean water, cut into bite-sized pieces, and let it drain.

  

  

  

  
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  Marinate the Fish

  Add 2 chili peppers, 3 shallots, 1/2 garlic clove, and 5 slices of ginger into a bowl (or mortar) and pound the mixture until fine.

  Place the fish in a bowl to marinate, adding 1 teaspoon of salt, 2 teaspoons of sugar, 2 teaspoons of turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon of pepper, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, and 3 tablespoons of fish sauce along with the pounded mixture.

  Mix the ingredients well to allow the fish to absorb the flavors and marinate for about 30 minutes.

  

  

  

  
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  Cook the Fish

  After marinating for 30 minutes, you take the fish to cook.

  Place a pot on the stove, heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, add 1 chopped shallot and the remaining 1/2 clove of garlic to sauté until fragrant, then add the marinated fish and pan-fry until browned on both sides, then add 300ml of boiling water. Reduce the heat and cook for 30 minutes.

  After 30 minutes, when the cooking water reduces, you can taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking, then add a few chilies and fresh green onions into the pot of fish and turn off the heat.

  Tip:

  • If it’s bland, you can add more fish sauce. If you prefer it sweet, add more sugar to the pot to suit your family’s taste.
  • To prevent the fish from being fishy, use boiling water for cooking, do not use cold water.

  

  

  

  
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  Final Product

  The shark catfish braised with turmeric has a fragrant smell and a bright yellow color from the turmeric, and the aroma is truly irresistible. The fish meat is soft and fatty. The braised fish served with white rice and a plate of pickled vegetables is absolutely delicious.