Preparation
15 minutes
Cooking
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ocean tuna dipped in vinegar is an intriguingly delicious dish that can be easily made with just a few simple steps, anyone can do it. Cooking and give this delicious hot pot a try right now!
Ingredients for Ocean Tuna Dipped in Vinegar Serves 4
Ocean tuna 1 kg Squid 1/2 kg Pineapple 1/2 fruit (mashed) Fermented fish sauce 500 ml (2 bottles) Fresh coconut water 1 liter Vinegar 100 ml Onion 1 bulb Shallot 1 bulb Lemongrass 2 stalks Chili 1 fruit Garlic 2 tablespoons (minced) Salt 2 teaspoons Sugar 3 tablespoons Cooking oil 2 tablespoons
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh tuna
Fresh tuna:
- You should choose tuna with clear, bright eyes that are slightly sunken, and bright red gills.
- Avoid buying tuna with cloudy eyes, bulging outwards, and gills that are dark red, as these are usually very old, and the flesh is mushy and not tasty.
- You can gently press the flesh of the fish with your hand; if it is firm and bouncy, it is a good choice.
Frozen tuna:
- You should pay attention to the packaging, clearly check the information, origin, and expiration date of the fish.
- Fresh and delicious tuna usually has a red color; the redder it is, the better the fish is. Avoid choosing pieces of fish that are pale, as the flesh is usually mushy and easy to fall apart.
- If you observe that the muscle fibers and patterns on the tuna flesh are clear and firm, and the surface of the flesh is dry and not slimy, then it is a good choice.
See details: How to choose fresh tuna
How to choose fresh squid
- You should choose squid that has bright colors, a glossy surface, and a body that is opaque white like milk.
- Fresh squid will have clear eyes where the pupil is visible, the eyes are slightly sunken, and when you press the body, it feels firm and elastic, making it a good choice.
- Choose squid that is intact, with the body, head, and tentacles tightly connected, not separated.
See details: How to choose fresh squid
How to choose fresh and delicious pineapple
- You should choose pineapples that have a bright yellow color, are evenly colored, and have a ripe appearance. The yellower the pineapple, the sweeter it will be.
- It’s best to choose pineapples of moderate size, with a slightly elongated and rounded shape, short with large eyes, which helps save time on preparation and provides more flesh and juiciness.
- Fresh and delicious pineapples that are naturally ripe will have a mild, easy-to-smell aroma; those with a very strong smell are often on the verge of spoiling, while those without any smell are usually artificially ripened and not sweet.
See details: How to choose fresh and delicious pineapple
Where to buy vinegar
- You can buy good quality vinegar at traditional markets, supermarkets, or specialty spice stores. You can also easily find vinegar at TasteVN stores or bachhoaxanh.com.
- If you have time, you can also make vinegar at home to ensure hygiene!
How to prepare Tuna with vinegar
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Prepare the tuna
The tuna you buy should be rubbed with salt, then rinsed thoroughly with water and cut into thin slices suitable for eating.
How to eliminate the fishy smell of tuna
- You can soak the tuna in rice water for 15 – 20 minutes, then take it out and rinse it with water.
- Mix a diluted saltwater solution, soak the fish for about 5 – 10 minutes, and rinse with clean water to effectively eliminate the fishy smell.
- Ginger also helps to remove the fishy smell; you can use a few slices of crushed ginger in water, soak the tuna for about 5 minutes, then take it out and rinse it clean.
See details: 7 tips to easily remove the fishy smell of fish
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Prepare the other ingredients
Clean the squid by removing all internal organs, peeling off the thin outer skin, and rinsing thoroughly. Use a knife to cut the squid into thin, bite-sized pieces.
How to clean squid properly without a fishy smell
- After cleaning the squid, eliminate the smell by soaking it in water mixed with a bit of white wine for 10 minutes.
- Use a mixture of salt and lemon juice to rub evenly over the squid’s body, then rinse with water to remove dirt and any lingering fishy smell.
See details: How to clean squid properly
We use the root part of lemongrass, cutting it into short pieces about 4 – 5 cm long. Shallots and onions, after peeling, are cut into wedges.
Cut the chili into thin slices.
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Cook the hot pot broth
Place a pot on the stove with 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, when the oil is hot, sauté 1 tablespoon of minced garlic until fragrant.
When the garlic turns golden and fragrant, quickly add the lemongrass, shallots, and onions to the pot and stir-fry over medium heat. Add 1 liter of fresh coconut water, 1/2 cup of vinegar (about 100ml), 2 tablespoons of sugar, 2 teaspoons of salt, and increase the heat to bring it to a boil.
Wait until the water boils, adjust the seasoning to taste, and it’s ready to serve.
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Cooking the dipping fish sauce
Put a pan on the stove, heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, then sauté 1 tablespoon of minced garlic until fragrant.
When the garlic is evenly golden, pour both bottles of dipping fish sauce into the pot, stir on low heat until the mixture boils, add 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1/2 of a finely blended pineapple.
Stir the mixture until the dipping fish sauce thickens slightly.
Tip: You can adjust the seasoning to your family’s taste, adding chili if you like.
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The finished dish
The hot pot broth is naturally sweet, mixed with a bit of sourness from the vinegar, seasoned just right; wait until the broth boils, then dip the tuna and squid into the pot, adding fresh vegetables. Dip as you eat, ensuring the fish is just cooked, tender and delicious, complemented with the thick dipping fish sauce, making it irresistible.
You can also enjoy it with fish cakes, meat, various types of mushrooms, and don’t forget to prepare rice paper, noodles, and fresh vegetables to make the hot pot even more appealing.
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I hope that with how to make tuna dipped in vinegar that TasteVN has just shared, it can help you add flavor to your family meals. Wish you success in your cooking!
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