Among the methods of cooking fish, braised dishes always attract a large number of “fans” due to the fragrant and rich flavor of the braising sauce that seeps evenly into the fish meat. Join TasteVN and head straight to the kitchen to learn 12 ways to make braised fish with fermented soybeans that will have your whole family enjoying and praising the deliciousness immediately!
1 Red tilapia braised with fermented soybeans
Red tilapia is a fairly common fish that is easy to buy and easy to prepare, so it will be wonderful to introduce the first dish on the list today for your family meal with red tilapia braised with fermented soybeans.
The fish meat is tender and sweet, with a bit of richness from the fish fat, all blending together with fermented soybeans that are rich, delicious, and sweet; each piece of fish brings the braising sauce that seeps in perfectly. The fish also has a hint of ginger and a mild peppery taste, served with mushrooms that are chewy and tender, making the dish even more delicious when enjoyed with hot rice!
2 Catfish braised with fermented soybeans
Catfish is a specialty fish in the Mekong Delta region, often used to prepare braised dishes such as braised with turmeric or braised with pepper, both of which are extremely appetizing. However, to enrich the meal, TasteVN will present another braised dish with catfish, which is catfish braised with fermented soybeans.
Catfish braised with fermented soybeans emits a fragrant aroma that fills the kitchen, with firm, meaty fish marinated in rich seasonings. The braising sauce has an eye-catching golden-brown color with a sweet taste from coconut water blended with the salty, nutty flavor of fermented soybeans, making it incredibly appealing.
When eating, take a piece of fish with some soybeans on top of hot rice, drizzle a bit of the braising sauce, and you might finish the entire pot of rice without even realizing it!
3 Braised mullet with fermented soybean sauce
The mullet fish with shiny, silver skin will be the next “strong contender” for the list of dishes braised with fermented soybean sauce!
Braised mullet with fermented soybean sauce is fragrant and eye-catching with its brownish-yellow color from the sauce, mixed with a hint of red from tomatoes and the green of scallions. The fish meat is firm and sweet, blending well with the rich, slightly sour braising sauce that stimulates the taste buds.
Besides eating it with hot rice, remember to prepare a plate of cucumbers to dip in the braising sauce, which is also very delicious.
4 Braised snakehead fish with fermented soybean sauce
When it comes to braised dishes, snakehead fish is a must, isn’t it? Especially on rainy days, when the weather is cool, enjoying a pot of hot braised snakehead fish with fermented soybean sauce is unbeatable.
Braised snakehead fish with fermented soybean sauce features tender, sweet fish soaked in a rich soy sauce with a hint of spiciness from ginger and chili that makes your taste buds tingle, leaving you wanting more with every bite. This dish paired with hot rice is truly irresistible!
5 Braised carp with fermented soybean sauce
Carp is often used in soups and steamed dishes, but braised carp will take you to a whole new, exciting experience that makes you want to keep eating, especially the braised carp with fermented soybean sauce.
The rich, fatty flavor of fermented soybean paste permeates the flesh of the carp, allowing you to immediately savor that delicious taste in every bite. The dish will be even tastier when served hot, so remember to enjoy it while it’s still warm!
6 Tuna braised in fermented soybean paste
Tuna braised in fermented soybean paste with a simple recipe and cooking method will be a wonderful “savior” for busy days or those times when you’re still wondering what to cook!
Each piece of tuna is cut into bite-sized pieces, firm and fatty, combined with the thick, rich, and sweet fermented soybean paste, ensuring you will experience a delicious taste that makes you forget the way home.
7 Pangasius braised in fermented soybean paste
Not only does it provide a delicious meal, but it’s also a meal full of essential nutrients, so what could be better than adding pangasius – a food rich in beneficial nutrients for health? Let’s show off our cooking skills with a dish of pangasius braised in fermented soybean paste right now.
This braised dish perfectly combines the rich, salty flavor of fermented soybean paste with the sweet, fatty taste of the fish, blending together harmoniously, making it impossible to stop eating when served with white rice!
8 Giant goby braised in fermented soybean paste
If you don’t know what to cook to treat your family this weekend, you can try the giant goby braised in fermented soybean paste with its rich, memorable flavor!
The giant goby, with its fresh, firm flesh that absorbs the spices well, ensures that it won’t taste fishy; instead, the fish is sweet and fragrant. Combined with the distinctive flavor of fermented soybean paste, there is also a slight sourness from tomatoes, the sweet pungency of onions, and the crunchy, chewy texture of wood ear mushrooms.
You can wrap the goby fish with rice paper along with some fresh herbs and dip it in the simmered sauce, which is just as delicious when eaten with hot rice!
9 Braised catfish with fermented soybean
Braised catfish with fermented soybean is also a choice you should not overlook. The simmered sauce is thick with an eye-catching brown-yellow color and the fragrant aroma of lemongrass; tasting a spoonful of the sauce, you will immediately feel the rich, salty flavor melting on your tongue along with the tender catfish meat, slightly chewy fish skin, and a bit fatty.
This dish will surely make you enjoy it while exclaiming non-stop, so why hesitate to add it to your cooking notebook right away!
10 Braised grouper with fermented soybean
The braised grouper with fermented soybean will capture the hearts of all family members from children to adults with its irresistible delicious and rich flavor.
Braised grouper with fermented soybean features soft, fatty, fresh fish meat, combined with the sweet and salty flavor of the fermented soybean and a bit of spiciness from chili, making the dish even more appealing. Boil a plate of mustard greens to enjoy with hot rice and the braised grouper, and you’ll be deliciously “lost on your way back”!
11 Braised tra fish with fermented soybean
The pot of braised tra fish with fermented soybean is bubbling vigorously in the pot with a fragrant aroma that makes you just want to run straight to the dining table to enjoy it immediately.
The tra fish is soft and fatty, with firm meat and slightly chewy, rich skin combined with fermented soybean, bringing a flavor that is truly unique.
12 Braised goby fish with fermented soybean
The last recipe that TasteVN wants to share is the braised goby fish with fermented soybean, which is surely quite familiar to many kitchens.
The little goby fish “though small, but has strength” brings a rich and attractive flavor when cooked with salty, sweet soy sauce, mixed with a bit of mild spiciness from chili and ginger; when eaten with hot rice, it becomes even more delicious.
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Hopefully, with these 12 delicious and flavorful ways to make fish with fermented soybeans, simple yet rich, you will have more options for your family’s upcoming meal. TasteVN wishes you success and abundant health!