Delicious and Flavorful Braised Goby Fish Recipe for Family Meals

How to Cook Braised Goby Fish

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  Prepare the goby fish

  Wash the goby fish with water, then place the fish in a basin with 1 tablespoon of coarse salt and squeeze the juice of 1 lemon into the basin.

  Gently massage the fish for about 5 minutes to effectively remove the slime and fishy smell, then rinse the fish with clean water.

  How to remove the fishy smell and slime 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; the fish will be free of slime 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 massage to clean off the slime and dirt, rinse with clean water.
  • Clean the goby fish with flour: Use flour on the fish, then rub off the slime and rinse with water.

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

  
• 2

  Caramelize and Cook the Sauce

  Place a pan on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Use chopsticks to stir well over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.

  Stir until the sugar melts into a thick mixture and turns a reddish-brown color, then add minced onion, garlic, and chili.

  Add 4 tablespoons of fish sauce along with 1 tablespoon of water, and 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, stirring well to combine the mixture.

  

  

  

  
• 3

  Cooking the fish

  Continue to add the prepared shrimp fish, gently shake the pan to let the fish absorb the seasoning evenly. Stir once every 5 minutes to ensure the fish is evenly seasoned.

  Cook the fish on low heat until you see the fish meat firm up and the sauce thickens, then turn off the heat to finish.

  Note

  • Do not cook the fish over high heat, as it will burn quickly without absorbing the seasoning.
  • When cooking, do not use chopsticks to stir vigorously; just gently shake the pan so the fish can absorb the seasoning without falling apart.
  • You can also cook the fish with fried pork fat to enhance the richness and appeal of the dish.
  • You can adjust the seasoning according to your family’s taste; however, for the shrimp fish sauce, it should not be too bland as it won’t have the right flavor!
  • You can use a clay pot to cook for a more authentic and flavorful dish.

  

  

  

  
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  Final Product

  The braised goby fish dish is extremely appealing, the fish meat is well-braised, evenly soaked with spices, and very flavorful while still retaining a delicious fattiness, not too dry.

  You can enjoy this braised fish dish with a bowl of hot rice, some sliced chili, fresh herbs, and cucumber to enhance the flavor of the meal!