Delicious and Appealing Braised Goby Fish with Fermented Soybeans

How to Prepare Braised Goby Fish with Fermented Soybeans

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  Prepare the goby fish

  After buying the goby fish, clean off all the scales, use salt to rub on the fish, then rinse with water 1 – 2 times, and let it drain while waiting to be processed.

  How to Remove the Sliminess from Goby Fish

  • Clean the goby fish with salt and vinegar: With this method, just mix vinegar with a little salt and gently rub it on the fish’s body; it will remove the sliminess and significantly reduce the fishy smell.
  • Clean the goby fish with rice water: Soak the goby fish in a basin of rice water, then gently squeeze with your hands to clean off the slimy and dirty substances, and rinse with clean water.
  • Clean the goby fish with flour: Use flour on the fish, then quickly wipe off the sliminess and rinse with water.

  See details: 7 tips to easily and effectively remove the fishy smell

  

  
• 2

  Make the sauce

  Place a pan on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, when the oil is hot, sauté 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of minced chili, 1 tablespoon of finely chopped fresh turmeric.

  Once everything is golden and fragrant, add a little water, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1/2 tablespoon of sugar, 2 tablespoons of fermented soybean sauce, 1 tablespoon of chili sauce, and 1 teaspoon of dried chili.

  Mix everything well and continue to cook over medium heat until the mixture boils and thickens slightly, then turn off the heat.

  Note: Depending on your taste, you can adjust the seasoning to your liking.

  

  
• 3

  Stew the fish

  Once the fish is drained, arrange the fish evenly in a clay pot, then use a ladle to pour the sauce over the fish so that the sauce just covers the fish.

  Place the pot on the stove and cook for about 15 – 20 minutes until the sauce reduces and the fish is fully cooked.

  Tip:

  • When placing the fish pot on the stove, you should use medium heat until the sauce boils and the fish firms up, then reduce the heat, cover the pot, and cook until the fish is done, helping the fish absorb the rich flavors better.
  • Avoid flipping the fish frequently to prevent it from breaking apart.

  

  

  
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  Final Product

  With just a few simple steps, you can easily prepare an attractive dish of braised goby fish with eye-catching colors, a faint aroma of fermented soybeans, turmeric, and fried garlic.

  When you eat, you will find the fish meat firm, tender, thoroughly absorbed in the salty-sweet seasoning, mixed with the slight spiciness of chili, making the dish extremely appetizing!