Preparation
20 minutes
Cooking
35 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
The tokay gecko is a rather unusual type of fish, which can sometimes confuse housewives when cooking. Don’t worry, today, let’s make a delicious dish from tokay gecko with the TasteVN cooking section grilled dish to treat your family this weekend!
Ingredients for Grilled Tokay Gecko with Chili Salt For 2 people
Tokay gecko 1 piece (700gr) Chopped chili 1 teaspoon Chopped garlic 1 teaspoon Honey 1 tablespoon Chili sauce 2 tablespoons Oyster sauce 2 tablespoons Annatto oil 1 tablespoon Salt/seasoning a little
What is Tokay Gecko? Where to buy Tokay Gecko
- Tokay gecko is a rather unusual type of fish, also commonly known as flying fish, usually bright red and quite resembles the land-dwelling tokay gecko species.
- The fish has a relatively large head, many bones, and very little meat, so when eating this type of fish, you need to be extremely careful.
- You can find the fish at traditional markets or seafood stores.
- The price of tokay gecko updated on 14/7/2021 is about 150,000 VND/kg (4 – 5 pieces).
How to choose fresh and delicious Tokay Gecko
- You should choose fish that still have their scales intact, shiny and reflective.
- It’s best to buy those with clear, slightly bulging eyes and not slimy.
- Also, the body of the fish should have good elasticity, feeling firm when touched, not too soft or slimy.
How to choose good honey
- Choose honey that is bright yellow or orange, with a uniform color.
- You should not buy honey that has turned black, has bubbles on the surface, has a sharp smell, and tastes sour and bitter as it is honey that has fermented, which is not good for health.
- To buy good honey, you can test it by dropping a few drops of honey into a glass of water; if the honey clumps and sinks to the bottom, it is quality honey.
- Alternatively, you can also drop a few green onion leaves in; after a few minutes, if the leaves start to wilt and become soft, you should buy it.
Where to buy oyster sauce
- You can easily find oyster sauce at grocery stores, traditional markets, supermarkets, or order online at bachhoaxanh.com!
- Or you can also make oyster sauce at home following detailed instructions from TasteVN:
How to prepare Grilled Gecko Fish with Salt and Chili
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Prepare the Gecko Fish
To remove the fishy smell from the fish, you can use salt to rub the surface of the fish and then rinse it thoroughly with water. Next, gut the fish to clean out the internal organs.
After cleaning the fish’s intestines, use a knife to make slits on both sides of the fish’s flank.
Effective Ways to Remove Fishy Smell
- To remove the fishy smell from the fish, you can soak the fish in rice water for about 5 – 10 minutes and then rinse it with clean water and let it drain.
- Alternatively, you can use table salt to rub on the fish’s surface, leave it for about 5 minutes, then rinse it with water and prepare it.
- Additionally, if you have alcohol or vinegar at home, you can also use it to wash the fish; this is also a simple way to remove the fishy smell.
See details: 7 tips to easily and effectively remove fishy smell
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Make the sauce
To prepare the sauce, add into a bowl: 1 tablespoon of seasoning powder, 1 teaspoon of minced chili, 1 teaspoon of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of honey, 2 tablespoons of chili sauce, 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce, and 1 tablespoon of annatto oil.
Mix well to combine the ingredients.
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Grill the fish
Prepare the charcoal grill, wait for the coals to glow, then place the fish on a grill and start grilling. After about 10 minutes, when the surface of the fish starts to dry, use a brush to apply the sauce evenly on all sides of the fish.
Grill each side for about 5 more minutes, turning regularly to ensure the fish cooks through and does not burn.
Once the fish is cooked and starts to emit a fragrant aroma, carefully transfer it to a plate, and you can serve it with some greens to balance the flavors.
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Final Product
Grilled Gecko Fish with Salt and Chili after completion has a very eye-catching, appealing color and a delicious, fragrant smell. The grilled fish has a delicious taste, tender, fatty, slightly chewy meat, which is very suitable when served with fresh vegetables and a dipping sauce according to your preference!
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With the detailed instructions above, you can definitely successfully make the delicious, attractive, and crispy grilled gecko fish with salt and chili that everyone loves. Be quick to save the recipe and share it so that many people can know it!
