Preparation
15 minutes
Cooking
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Steamed snakehead fish with coconut milk – steamed dish is a familiar, rustic dish of the people in the Mekong Delta with a rich, fatty flavor, an irresistible delicious dish. Today, let’s join TasteVN in the kitchen to make this dish with a simple recipe!
Ingredients for Steamed Snakehead Fish with Coconut Milk For 2 people
Snakehead fish 1 fish (600g) Corn starch 1 tablespoon Coconut milk 200 ml Onion 1 bulb Shallots 6 bulbs Garlic 6 cloves Green onions 3 stalks Cooking oil 120 ml Common spices a little (Salt/ sugar/ seasoning powder)
How to choose fresh, delicious snakehead fish
- The best snakehead fish for making a delicious dish is the living wild snakehead fish, swimming healthily and of moderate size.
- The wild snakehead fish has a big head, a long tail, and the skin on its back usually has a clay-yellow color, while the skin under the belly is shiny yellow or yellow with spotted patterns.
- A fresh snakehead fish will have a very small anus. Conversely, if the anus is enlarged, the fish has decomposed, is no longer fresh, and may have been treated with preservatives.
How to prepare Snakehead Fish steamed with coconut milk
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Preparing the snakehead fish
After purchasing the snakehead fish, you need to remove the scales, cut off the fins and tail. Next, clean out the entrails.
Soak it in diluted salt water for about 10 minutes to remove the slime and fishy smell. Then, rinse it thoroughly with water and let it drain.
How to prepare snakehead fish without a fishy smell:- Using salt: Rub salt on the fish for about 2 – 3 minutes, then rinse it with clean water and let it drain to effectively eliminate the fishy smell of the snakehead fish.
- Using lemon or vinegar: Put the cleaned fish into a bowl, add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice or vinegar along with a small cup of warm water, then soak the fish for 3 – 5 minutes. After that, rinse it with clean water to prepare the fish without the fishy smell.
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Preparing the remaining ingredients
Chop 1 onion into wedges. Peel and slice 5 shallots.
Finely chop 5 cloves of garlic. Cut off the roots of 3 green onions and chop them small to make onion oil.
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Fry Fish
Place a pan on the stove, add 100ml of cooking oil, and add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch to prevent oil splatter while frying the fish.
Wait for the oil to heat up, then add the fish and fry for about 10 minutes until both sides are golden. While frying, you can scoop some oil and drizzle it evenly over the fish to ensure it cooks evenly.
After that, place the fish on a plate.
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Make Coconut Sauce
Place a pan on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, and wait for the oil to heat up before adding minced garlic to sauté until golden and fragrant.
Then add 200ml of coconut milk, followed by 1 teaspoon of seasoning and 2 teaspoons of sugar. Next, add chopped onions, shallots, and the green onion roots. Stir well for about 5 minutes and then turn off the heat.
Drizzle the coconut milk sauce over the fried fish on the plate, and add a bit of scallion oil on top to finish.
Tip: If you want the snakehead fish to absorb more flavor, you can marinate the fish and then steam it for 3 – 5 minutes before enjoying! -
Finished Product
The snakehead fish is sweet and crispy, the coconut milk is rich and fragrant, and the vegetables are soft and infused with spices. Eating it with noodles and fresh herbs makes for a delicious and flavorful meal.
Get into the kitchen now to show off your skills and treat your family!
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The article above guides you to make delicious steamed steamed snakehead fish with coconut milk, with very simple steps. It will surely enrich your meals!
