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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
1 hour 15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Grilled snakehead fish in bamboo tubes is a grilled dish that is rustic with delicious flavors, fatty and tender fish meat, and a fragrant aroma that many people love. Let’s join TasteVN in the kitchen to make this attractive grilled snakehead fish in bamboo tubes with a very simple method!
Ingredients for Grilled Snakehead Fish in Bamboo Tubes For 4 people
Snakehead fish 1 kg (2 fish) Chili 4 pieces Garlic 2 cloves Shallot 2 bulbs Green onion 3 stalks Coriander 3 stalks Betel leaves 5 leaves Rice washing water a bit Salt/MSG a bit Bamboo 2 tubes (40cm) Banana leaves a bit
How to Choose Fresh Ingredients
How to choose fresh and delicious snakehead fish
- Good snakehead fish are those that are still alive, of moderate size, not too big or too small. The fish body is elongated, not too round, and feels firm to the touch.
- If the fish is no longer alive or has been simply processed, you can observe the fish’s anus to determine if it is still fresh. Fresh fish will have a small anus. If the snakehead fish’s anus is enlarged, it means that the fish is about to spoil and sometimes has been treated with chemicals.
How to choose bamboo tubes
You should choose large bamboo tubes with long segments; fresh green bamboo will make grilling fish tastier.
Tools needed
Grill rack, charcoal, charcoal stove, knife,…
How to prepare grilled snakehead fish in bamboo tube
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Prepare the snakehead fish
To clean the slime off the snakehead fish, first remove all the internal organs, use a knife to scrape off the scales, cut off the fins, and clean the cloudy white membrane inside the belly. Rub salt on the fish’s body, then rinse it with cold water.
To completely eliminate the slime and fishy smell, use rice water to wash off the slime, then rinse again with water and let it drain.
Next, use a knife to make diagonal cuts on the fish’s body so that it absorbs the seasoning better.
How to clean snakehead fish to remove slime and fishiness
- When cutting the gills, you should cut very close to expose the white tendon, pulling that tendon out will help eliminate the fishy smell.
- You can use kitchen ash or betel lime to rub evenly over the fish; this method helps remove all the slime.
- Besides using rice water, you can use vinegar or rice wine to rub all over the fish; this method also effectively eliminates the fishy smell.
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Marinate the fish
Shallots and garlic should be peeled and then crushed together with chili, after that, add 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate to crush together.
Next, evenly apply the crushed spice mixture onto the fish. If you like it spicy, you can marinate an additional 1 teaspoon of chili powder on the fish.
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Stuff fish into the bamboo tube
Wash the betel leaves thoroughly and let them drain. Green onions and coriander should be kept whole, washed clean, and drained.
Prepare 2 bamboo tubes, then place the green onions and coriander into the bamboo tube first, followed by the marinated fish, and then add the betel leaves on top.
Finally, use banana leaves to seal one end of the bamboo tube.
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Grilling Fish
You put charcoal in the stove, light a fire to let the charcoal burn red, then place the bamboo tube on the hot coals to grill. You grill for about 1 hour until the fish is cooked.
Tip for you: While grilling, remember to turn the bamboo tube so that the fish cooks evenly..jpg "Delicious and Easy Grilled Snakehead Fish in Bamboo Tube Recipe 10")
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Final Product
You gently split one side of the bamboo tube with a knife, and enjoy the grilled fish, which is fragrant and the meat is very sweet.
You can eat the grilled snakehead fish with vermicelli and fresh vegetables, dipping it in spicy fish sauce for an amazing experience!
Types of vegetables to accompany grilled snakehead fish
- Types of vegetables to accompany grilled snakehead fish wrapped in rice paper such as: cucumber, green mango, various fresh herbs (Vietnamese balm, basil, Vietnamese coriander, rice paddy herb, fish mint, celery, bean sprouts, chives,…), sliced pineapple, sour banana, green starfruit.
- The grilled snakehead fish dish can be served with rice or noodles, accompanied by sweet and sour chili garlic fish sauce or ginger garlic chili fish sauce.
Above is the way to make grilled snakehead fish in bamboo tube fragrant, attractive, and extremely delicious, no less than from restaurants. Let’s get into the kitchen and make it right away, wish you success!
*Refer to images and recipes from the YouTube channel Ban Mê Media.
