Preparation
10 minutes
Cooking
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Turmeric braised snakehead fish is a rustic dish that embodies countryside flavors, a simple yet delightful meal that captivates many with its delicious taste. Let’s cook with TasteVN to prepare this braised dish to enrich your family’s meal menu!
Ingredients for Turmeric Braised Snakehead Fish For 4 people
Snakehead fish 500 gr Chili 3 pieces Turmeric powder 2 teaspoons Fish sauce 2 tablespoons Cooking oil 2 teaspoons Common spices a little (Salt/ sugar/ monosodium glutamate/ seasoning powder)
How to Choose Fresh and Delicious Snakehead Fish
- During rainy days (usually in the lunar months of July – August), snakehead fish swim up to the fields via canals. This is considered the most favorable and high-quality time for catching fish, as they are very fat, with firm, sweet, and rich flesh.
- Live snakehead fish will be the freshest, so prioritize choosing those that are still alive.
- For pre-prepared fish, check to select those with bright red, fresh colors, and shiny skin.
- Observe that the fish’s eyes are clear, and the gills are bright red without any dark spots. Gently press on the fish’s body to feel for elasticity without denting.
- Avoid purchasing fish that have a foul smell, red or black eyes without pupils, and flesh or gills that are dark red turning black or pale green.
See more: What is snakehead fish? Types of snakehead fish and simple delicious dishes from snakehead fish
Where to buy turmeric powder?
- You should buy turmeric powder at reputable establishments such as TasteVN, supermarkets, or markets to ensure the quality and origin of the product.
- For packaged products, you should carefully check the expiration date, ensure the outer packaging is intact, not torn or discolored, and that the product inside is not moldy.
- You can make turmeric powder at home following the recipe below from TasteVN.
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How to Prepare Fish in Turmeric Sauce
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Prepare the Ingredients
To save time on preparation, when buying, ask the seller to clean the fish for you. At home, to eliminate the fishy smell, simply soak it in salt water for about 5 – 10 minutes, then rinse it 2 – 3 times with clean water and let it drain.
Remove the stems from the chilies, wash them thoroughly, and chop them finely.
Ways to Eliminate the Fishy Smell of Fish
- Method 1: Rub salt all over the fish for about 2 minutes, then rinse with water.
- Method 2: Soak the fish in a diluted saltwater mixture for 10 – 15 minutes, then rinse with water.
- Method 3: You can also soak the fish in rice water for about 15 minutes, then wash it with clean water and let it drain.
See details: 7 tips to easily and effectively eliminate the fishy smell of fish
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Marinate the fish
Marinate the fish with 2 teaspoons of seasoning powder, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 1/2 tablespoon of sugar, 2 teaspoons of turmeric powder, 2 teaspoons of cooking oil, and the chopped chili.
Mix well and wait for about 10 minutes for the fish to absorb the spices.
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Cook the fish
Place the pot of fish on the stove, cook over medium heat, when the mixture starts to boil, add 1 cup of cold water (rice bowl) then cover, reduce heat and simmer for about 10 – 15 minutes.
Until the fish sauce thickens, season to taste for your family and then turn off the heat and transfer to a plate.
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Final product
The plate of fish with turmeric has an eye-catching orange-yellow color, a distinct fragrant aroma, and a slightly spicy taste, accompanied by a mild pungency; this dish goes very well with rice. Wishing your family a delicious meal!
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The article above has provided you with a recipe for turmeric fish that is rich in flavors from home, making it irresistible. Wishing you success in your cooking!
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