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Preparation
25 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Spicy sour fish hot pot is an attractive hot pot dish that is delicious and fragrant with easily available ingredients and simple preparation. Today, let’s join TasteVN in the kitchen to make this spicy sour dish for the family to enjoy!
Ingredients for Spicy Sour Fish Hot Pot For 4 people
Carp 1 fish (about 3 – 4kg) Tomatoes 2 fruits Turmeric 1 bulb Green onions 3 stalks Dill 2 sprigs Chili 2 pieces Fermented soybean paste 1 tablespoon Fermented rice 1 tablespoon Aromatic herbs a little
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh carp
- Choose fresh, lively carp that are still moving.
- It is advisable to buy large, long carp with a proportionate head and body, weighing about 2 – 4kg, because fish under 1kg often have many bones and less meat.
- It is best to buy fish around the beginning of the 4th lunar month as this is the best season for carp.
- Do not choose fish that are not active or swim weakly as they are usually not fresh and nearing death.
- You can use black carp, crispy carp, or grass carp for cooking as they are all suitable.
See details: How to choose fresh carp
How to choose fresh and delicious tomatoes
- Choose red tomatoes with a shiny, firm skin.
- Fresh tomatoes will still have a green stem firmly attached to them.
- Avoid buying tomatoes that are bruised or showing signs of spoilage.
See details: How to choose fresh tomatoes
What is fermented rice?
- Fermented rice is a type of seasoning that has a sour and fragrant taste made from rice or noodles.
- You can buy fermented rice at markets and grocery stores for a price ranging from 30,000 to 35,000 VND/kg (price updated on 20/02/2021).
- If you have time, you can absolutely make it at home using the recipe from TasteVN to ensure health safety.
See details: How to make delicious fermented rice easily at home
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How to make Sour and Spicy Carp Hotpot
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Prepare the Carp
After buying, clean the fins, scales, remove the entrails and gills. Then, rinse the fish several times with clean water and cut into pieces about 1 finger thick for easy eating.
How to eliminate the fishy smell of carp
- After preparation, soak the fish in a little diluted white wine for about 5 minutes, then rinse with water.
- If you want to remove the fishy smell with ginger, just slice the ginger thinly and soak the fish and ginger in water for about 5 minutes.
- Soaking with unsweetened milk for about 5 minutes and then rinsing with water can also reduce the fishy smell of the carp.
See details: 7 ways to help eliminate the fishy smell of fish
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Prepare other ingredients
Turmeric should be peeled and crushed. Tomatoes should be cut into wedges.
Dill and green onions should have the roots removed, washed clean, and cut into pieces.
Sliced chili peppers. Prepare various herbs for garnishing according to type, then wash and drain.
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Marinate the carp
Grind turmeric and mix it evenly with 1 tablespoon of fermented soybeans, then add the prepared carp.
Add a little dill, then mix the spice mixture with the carp evenly and marinate for about 15 – 20 minutes for the carp to absorb the spices.
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Cook the hotpot
Add tomatoes to the pot along with 1 tablespoon of fermented rice, add about 1 – 1.5 liters of filtered water, cover, and cook on high heat until the hotpot broth boils.
Then, add the marinated fish to cook with the hotpot broth for about 10 minutes, when the fish is cooked, add a little herbs to dip in the hotpot to eat with.
Tip:
- To make the hotpot broth more flavorful, you can use coconut water instead of filtered water.
- Depending on your family’s taste, you can adjust the spices to your liking.
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Final Product
Thus, the sweet and sour fish hotpot dish is ready. The broth has a distinctive flavor of fermented soybean paste and rice, making it easy to eat, while the fish is tender and sweet, absorbing the spices and eaten with herbs to enhance the flavor.
You can enjoy this hotpot with a bit of vermicelli or rice, which pairs very well. Wishing you and your family a good meal!
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So the sweet and sour fish hotpot has been easily completed, treat your family to this dish. Wishing you success in your preparation!
*Refer to images and recipes from the YouTube channel RURAL CUISINE
