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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
40 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Grouper is one of the most loved sea fish and can be made into various dishes. Today, TasteVN will introduce you to the incredibly simple and delicious recipe for braised grouper with pepper, which is extremely appetizing. Let’s get into the kitchen to show off your skills in making this braised dish!
Ingredients for Braised Grouper with Pepper Serves 4
Grouper 500 gr Fresh chili 5 pieces (sliced) Red onion 3 bulbs (minced) Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 1/2 tablespoon Common spices a little (Salt/ seasoning powder/ monosodium glutamate/ sugar/ ground pepper)
How to choose fresh and delicious grouper
- You should choose live fish, with clear eyes, slightly flat body shape, and considerable weight for better meat quality.
- The fish skin should be elastic, moist, and the color of the skin should be fresh, without discoloration, and the black areas of the skin should be intact.
- For pre-processed, prepared, and frozen packaged fish, you should buy fish with clear origin and source.
- Additionally, if you notice any abnormal signs such as bloating, weak swimming, or pale color, you should avoid purchasing.
How to Cook Pepper Braised Grouper
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Prepare and Marinate the Grouper
To reduce the fishy smell of the grouper, rub salt around all sides of the fish, then rinse it with clean water and let it drain.
Cut the fish into bite-sized pieces about the thickness of a finger, marinate with minced shallots, sliced chili, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate. Let it sit for about 30 minutes for the fish to absorb the spices.
How to Clean Grouper Properly, Without Fishiness:
- Method 1: Mix a little cold water and vinegar, wash the cleaned fish in it, and the fish will quickly lose its fishy smell.
- Method 2: Dilute lemon juice, soak the fish in it for a few minutes, then clean the fish as usual.
- Method 3: Use diluted white wine to marinate the fish for about 2 minutes, then dry it off; this will also significantly reduce the fishy smell.
See details: How to Clean Grouper Properly, Without Fishiness
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Stewed Fish
Put into pot 1/2 bowl of water (rice bowl), 1/2 tablespoon of cooking oil, 1 spoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of ground pepper and bring to a boil over medium heat.
When the sauce mixture is boiling, add the marinated grouper, reduce the heat to low and stew for about 30 minutes.
Wait for the braising sauce to thicken, the fish to be cooked, then season to taste and turn off the stove.
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Finished Product
Stewed grouper with pepper after completion has a very eye-catching color and fills the kitchen with a fragrant aroma. The fish meat is firm and sweet, the stew sauce is rich and blends with a bit of spiciness from chili and ground pepper.
Enjoy this stewed fish dish while it’s still hot with white rice, it will surely make you eat a lot. Try your hand at cooking it right away!
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With just a little time and a few simple steps, you can have a delicious, attractive, and flavorful pepper grouper to treat the whole family. TasteVN wishes you success in your cooking!
