Preparation
20 minutes
Cooking
13 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Today you’re too busy and don’t know which braised dish to make for the family? Don’t worry, let’s join TasteVN in the kitchen to cook this super delicious braised tuna with fermented soybeans!
Ingredients for Braised Tuna with Fermented Soybeans For 4 people
Tuna 600 gr Fermented soybeans 4 tablespoons Chili powder 1 tablespoon Soy sauce 2 tablespoons Sliced shallots 2 tablespoons Chopped green onions 2 tablespoons Minced garlic 2 teaspoons Ginger 5 slices Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Common seasoning a little (sugar/ salt/ monosodium glutamate/ seasoning powder)
How to choose fresh and delicious tuna
- You should choose tuna with clear, sparkling eyes where you can see the pupils inside, and bright red gills.
- When you press on the belly of the fish with your hand, if the flesh is elastic and does not dent, then it is fresh meat.
- Additionally, you can check the flesh of the fish to identify fresh tuna. Fresh tuna will have red flesh; when you hold it and rub it, the flesh remains firm and does not release water.
- Avoid buying tuna with sunken and cloudy eyes, gills that are dark red or brown, and flesh that is yellow and translucent. This indicates that the fish has been frozen and transported for a long time, and the meat will not be sweet anymore.
How to Prepare Braised Tuna with Soy Sauce
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Prepare the tuna
To eliminate the fishy smell of the tuna after cleaning, cut the fish into bite-sized pieces, then wash it thoroughly, 2 times with diluted salt water and 1 time with clean water, then let it drain.
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Marinate the fish
Add the tuna along with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and 1/3 tablespoon of monosodium glutamate into a large bowl, then use chopsticks to mix well and marinate for about 15 minutes for the fish to absorb the seasoning.
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Fry the fish briefly
Place a pan on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil along with 5 slices of ginger, 2 teaspoons of minced garlic, and 2 tablespoons of sliced shallots.
Then sauté until fragrant, then add the marinated tuna and fry for about 3 minutes over medium heat until the fish is firm.
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Braised Fish with Fermented Soybeans
After the fish meat has tightened, add 4 tablespoons of fermented soybeans, 1/2 tablespoon of sugar, and 1/2 tablespoon of seasoning powder, then use chopsticks to stir evenly for about 2 minutes over medium heat to let the spices soak into the fish.
Next, add 100ml of filtered water along with 1 tablespoon of chili powder. Stir well and braise over high heat for about 8 minutes until the water thickens, then turn off the heat, add the chopped green onions, scoop onto a plate, and enjoy.
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Final Product
The braised tuna with fermented soybeans will have the characteristic aroma of fermented soybeans. When eaten, you will experience the sweetness of the fish meat mixed with the salty taste of the fermented soybeans, and the sauce will be rich. This will be a super delicious dish to cook and enjoy with family!
