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Preparation
20 minutes
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Processing
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
The dried fish mango salad is a strange yet incredibly delicious dish, appealing with its eye-catching colors. The mango is crunchy, and the fish is chewy, thoroughly absorbed in the spices. What are you waiting for? Let’s make this mixed salad, get cooking with TasteVN right away!
Ingredients for Dried Fish Mango Salad Serves 3 – 4 people
Dried fish 2 fish Green mango 1 fruit Chili 2 pieces Vietnamese coriander 50 gr Mint leaves 3 branches Lime 2 fruits Garlic 2 cloves Fried onions 2 tablespoons Prawn crackers 6 pieces (to serve with) Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Sugar 1.5 tablespoons
How to choose good ingredients
How to choose fresh green mango
- You should buy mangoes that are very green and sour, the dish after completion will be crunchier and more appealing. Do not choose mangoes that show signs of ripening or ripe because when mixed, the mango will be bruised and not tasty.
- Choose hard green mangoes with a white powdery skin, dark green skin, fresh green stem, and possibly some sap.
- Do not choose soft green mangoes as these are often picked too early and left for a long time. These will have a bland taste, not delicious, and the mango flesh will be mushy.
- For this mixed salad, you should choose four-season mangoes or green mangoes for better results.
See details: How to choose fresh green mango
How to choose delicious dried snakehead fish
- The outer skin of the dried fish should not be moldy. When touching it, you should feel the dry skin, with a moderate softness, not too hard.
- The dried fish will have a characteristic aroma; if you smell a foul or fishy odor, you should not buy it.
- The male snakehead fish has a black color on its body, while the female has a white color. Depending on individual preferences, customers may prefer one type over the other, as the male fish has less fat, firm meat, and is fragrant. The female fish has a bit of fat, which gives a feeling of richness, sweetness, and aroma when eaten.
- Additionally, to ensure hygiene and quality dried fish, you can also refer to the simple way to make dried snakehead fish at home with a recipe from TasteVN.
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Necessary tools
Peeler, knife, bowl, spoon, chopsticks
How to make Mango Salad with Dried Snakehead Fish
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Prepare the ingredients
Peel the green mango, wash it clean, and then use a knife to cut it into thin strips.
Wash the Vietnamese coriander and mint leaves, then chop them finely. Next, mince 2 cloves of garlic and 1 horn chili.
Wash the remaining horn chili, remove the stem, and slice it into strips.
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Fry the dried fish and marinate it
Place a pan on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to the pan and heat it until hot, then add the dried fish and fry over high heat for about 3 – 5 minutes until golden and crispy.
After that, use a knife to cut the fish meat and then tear the dried fish into bite-sized pieces by hand.
To marinate the fish, put the fish in a bowl along with 1/2 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of fried shallots, squeeze the juice of 1 lemon and mix well.
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Make the dipping sauce for the salad
Add 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, minced chili, minced garlic, and the juice of the remaining lemon into a bowl, and stir well to make the dipping sauce for the salad.
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Mix the salad
Put the sliced mango, Vietnamese coriander, and prepared fish sauce into a large bowl and mix well.
Then, plate it and sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of fried shallots and arrange the marinated dried snakehead fish on top.
Finally, add sliced chili and Thai basil for decoration to complete the dish.
Tip: To enhance the dish’s flavor, you should only place the marinated dried snakehead fish on top of the mango salad, as mixing them together will make the fish soft, reducing its crispiness.
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Final Product
The mango salad with dried snakehead fish is extremely appealing with its rich flavor, the tanginess of mango, and an eye-catching presentation.
Enjoy this dish with shrimp crackers for a perfect combination. Wishing you and your family a delicious meal!
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So the dish dried fish mango salad is complete. TasteVN wishes you success in making this mixed salad to treat your family!
*Refer to the images and recipe from the YouTube channel Discover Vietnamese Cuisine
