Delicious and Easy Recipe for Braised Mackerel in Caramel Sauce for a Meal

How to prepare Braised Mackerel

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  Prepare the mackerel

  After purchasing the mackerel, use a knife to remove the scales, discard the gills and internal organs. Then rub it with salt and wash it thoroughly with water.

  Effective ways to eliminate the fishy smell of mackerel

  • You should soak the mackerel in rice water for about 15 – 20 minutes, then take it out, rinse it with water, and proceed with cooking.
  • You can also soak the fish in water with a little crushed ginger for about 5 minutes, then take it out, wash it clean, and let it drain.
  • Alternatively, you can soak the fish in a mixture of salt and alcohol for about 10 minutes, then take it out, wash it clean, and let it drain.

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

  

  
• 2

  Prepare other ingredients

  Peeled shallots, wash thoroughly, then slice thinly. Wash the chili peppers and let them drain.

  Cut the roots off the green onions, wash them thoroughly, then separate the root part and cut the green onion leaves into pieces about 1/2 finger length.

  

  
• 3

  Fish Stew

  Place a pan on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to the pan, then add the sliced shallots and mix well. Next, add 5 tablespoons of fish sauce to the pan along with 50ml of water and 1 tablespoon of caramel sauce, 2 tablespoons of sugar, cook until boiling, then turn off the heat.

  Add the fish to the pan and continue to turn on the heat on low so the fish absorbs the spices, add chilies and stew until the sauce thickens. After that, add the shallot roots, and when the shallot roots are cooked, add the chopped green onion on top of the fish and turn off the heat.

  

  

  
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  Final Product

  The mackerel stew is salty, combined with a bit of sweetness and richness, along with the spicy flavor of chilies creating a wonderful dish. To make the stew even more delicious, you can enjoy it with rice paper, water spinach, shredded mango, or serve it with hot white rice for a perfect meal!