Spanish mackerel is often favored for being very fatty and delicious, and it is easy to prepare into various dishes. Today, let TasteVN suggest 2 ways to make garlic chili mackerel that will definitely make your family’s meal more appealing. Let’s get cooking and learn this braised dish right away!
1. Garlic chili mackerel
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
10 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Garlic chili mackerel For 4 people
Spanish mackerel 400 gr Garlic 5 cloves Chili 2 fruits Fish sauce 2 tablespoons Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Common seasoning a little (MSG/ sugar/ salt)
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How to cook Garlic chili mackerel
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Prepare the ingredients
To save time, you should buy cleaned fish from the seller; then you just need to rinse the fish several times and place it in a basket to drain.
After peeling the garlic and removing the chili stems, wash them thoroughly and chop them finely.
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Marinate the fish
To marinate the fish, place the cleaned fish into a bowl along with the mixture of ingredients including: minced garlic, minced chili, 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of MSG.
Then, use a pair of chopsticks to stir well so that the spices coat the fish evenly and let it marinate for about 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
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Cook the fish
Place a pot on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil into the pot and heat until the oil is hot. Then, add 1 tablespoon of sugar and use chopsticks to stir over medium heat until the sugar turns a caramel color.
Next, add the marinated fish into the pot, turning both sides several times to sear the fish. Pour boiling water into the pot until it just covers the fish, then simmer for about 5 minutes until the fish is tender and absorbs the flavors.
Finally, continue to cook for another 3 minutes until the fish sauce thickens slightly, then adjust the seasoning and turn off the heat.
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Final product
You put the braised mackerel with garlic and chili onto a plate and enjoy right away. The braised mackerel has a moderate doneness, soft and fragrant, rich and fatty, combined with the spicy flavor of chili making the dish more appealing and delicious.
Let’s get into the kitchen and try this wonderful flavor directly!
2. Braised mackerel with garlic and chili and turmeric powder
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Braised mackerel with garlic and chili and turmeric powder For 2 people
Mackerel 2 fish Garlic 5 cloves Chili 3 pieces Shallot 2 bulbs Fish sauce 1 teaspoon Cooking oil 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon Seasoning powder 1/2 teaspoon Common spices a little (Pepper/ salt/ sugar/ monosodium glutamate)
Where to buy turmeric powder?
- Currently, you can easily buy turmeric powder at TasteVN, traditional markets, supermarkets, or e-commerce platforms.
- Turmeric powder is currently sold at a price of about 138 thousand VND (price updated in May 2022) for a jar of 75g of turmeric powder.
How to cook mackerel fish with garlic and chili using turmeric powder
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Prepare the ingredients
Peel the garlic and shallots, then crush them in a mortar. Wash the chili, then slice it.
After buying the fish, clean it, remove the gills and intestines, then rinse with diluted saltwater and finally rinse with clean water.
To enhance the flavor when cooking the fish, after washing it, cut the fish in half.
How to eliminate the fishy smell of mackerel
- To remove the fishy smell of mackerel, you should clean the fish thoroughly, remove all gills, and scrape off the black membrane inside the fish’s belly with a knife.
- After cleaning, you can soak the fish in diluted salt water or rice washing water for about 3 – 5 minutes, then rinse with clean water.
- You can also dilute lemon juice, soak the fish in it for 1 – 2 minutes, then rinse really well. Note that you should not soak for too long as it will cook the skin of the fish.
See details: How to eliminate the fishy smell of mackerel
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Marinate the fish and braise
First, you marinate the fish with 1 teaspoon of cooking oil, 1 teaspoon of pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of fish sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of sugar.
Next, you add sliced chili, crushed garlic, and shallots to the fish, mix well, and let the fish marinate for 5 minutes before starting to braise.
You place a pan on the stove and add the marinated fish along with a little water over medium heat until it boils, then reduce to low heat. During the braising process, remember to frequently turn the fish so that it absorbs the seasoning evenly on both sides.
You braise the fish for 15 minutes on low heat for it to absorb the flavors slowly. When the fish is cooked, you turn off the heat and transfer the fish to a plate to enjoy your dish.
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Finished Product
Silver mackerel is best eaten with hot rice, and the fish sauce can be poured over the rice or used for dipping with fresh or boiled vegetables.
How to Choose Fresh and Delicious Silver Mackerel
- Choose silver mackerel with shiny skin, gills that are pinkish-red, clear eyes without cloudiness, and a distinct ocean smell without any strange odors.
- When you press on the fish’s body, it should feel elastic. If the dent remains after pressing, the fish is likely spoiled or has been stored too long.
- Avoid buying fish with too many scratches on the body, any sour smell, or any slimy discharge.
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Hopefully, through the detailed instructions above, you can make 2 ways to prepare grilled mackerel with garlic and chili that are rich, delicious, and perfect for the whole family. Wishing you success!
