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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
1 hour
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Difficulty
Easy
Besides meat floss, fish floss is also one of the dishes that many people love. With its rich flavor, it pairs well with rice or porridge, making it delicious. If you want to try it too, let’s join TasteVN in the kitchen to make this simple and nutritious dish right away!
Ingredients for Tuna Floss For 6 people
Tuna 500 gr Fish sauce 2 tablespoons Lemongrass 3 stalks Ginger 1 piece (sliced) Pepper 1/3 teaspoon Lemon 1 piece Salt a little
How to choose fresh tuna
- Eyes: Choose fish with clear, transparent eyes, where the pupil is visible. If the fish’s eyes are sunken, it indicates that it has been stored in the freezer for a long time and the meat is no longer fresh.
- Gills: Fresh fish will have bright red gills, while spoiled fish will have dark red or even black gills.
- Skin: Press your hand against the skin on the belly of the fish; if the skin is elastic and does not sink, it indicates that the fish is fresh.
- Fish meat: The redder and firmer the fish meat inside, the fresher it is. If the fish meat is too translucent, the quality is lower. Take a piece of fish meat and rub it in your palm; if it releases a lot of water and is soft and flaky, this fish will not taste good.
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How to make Tuna Floss (ruốc)
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Prepare the tuna
First, wash the tuna slices with a mixture of lemon juice and salt, rub it evenly with your hands, and let it sit for about 10 minutes.
Then, rinse the tuna again with water and let it drain.
Effective ways to eliminate fishy smell from tuna
- Using salt: You can mix a little salt into water and soak the fish for about 5 – 10 minutes. Alternatively, you can rub salt on the fish, then scale it and clean it. Finally, just rinse the fish with water before cooking.
- Using rice water: After cleaning the fish, you can cut it into bite-sized pieces and soak it in rice water for about 15 – 20 minutes. Then take it out and rinse it again with water.
- Using alcohol or vinegar: When washing the fish, you can mix a few tablespoons of alcohol or white vinegar into the water, then soak the fish for about 5 minutes and rinse it again with water.
See more: How to cook fish without a fishy smell
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Steamed Fish
Place the fish meat, 3 crushed stalks of lemongrass, and 1 sliced piece of ginger on a plate.
Next, put the plate of fish in a steamer, then place the steamer on a pot of boiling water, cover it, and steam for 20 – 30 minutes.
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Mash the Fish
When the fish is cooked, separate the meat. Then, put the fish meat into a mortar and pound it until it is finely mashed.
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Stir-fry the Fish
Place a pan on the stove, add the mashed fish, and stir-fry over low heat for about 5 minutes.
Next, add 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 1/3 teaspoon of pepper, and continue to stir-fry until the fish meat is completely dry.
Tip: While stir-frying, remember to press down with a spoon to fluff up the fish meat!
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Finished Product
Tuna floss has a moderate taste, the fish meat is sweet and fragrant, served with white rice or porridge, extremely delicious.
How to Store Delicious Floss for a Long Time
- Put the floss in a sealed jar, store it for 2 months at room temperature, in a cool place, avoiding damp areas.
- If stored in the refrigerator, the floss can be used for 2.5 – 3 months.
- It is advisable to use dry utensils to take the floss, avoid making the floss wet, which will easily spoil and show white mold.
TasteVN wishes you success in making the delicious tuna floss for your family to enjoy!
*Source for the recipe and images from the YouTube channel Thanh Tâm Food
