Stewed dishes have long become a simple, familiar dish on family dinner tables. Let Tastetutorial.com suggest to you 2 incredibly delicious, attractive, and flavorful ways to stew white fish for the whole family to enjoy. Let’s get cooking!
1. Stewed white fish
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stewed White Fish Serves 3
White fish 300 gr Pork fat 2 tablespoons Fried pork fat 2 tablespoons Green onions 3 tablespoons (chopped) Minced chili 1 tablespoon Minced garlic 1 tablespoon Minced shallots 1 tablespoon Fish sauce 3 tablespoons Common seasoning a little (sugar/ pepper/ seasoning powder/ salt)
How to choose good pork fat
- Choose fat that is opaque white, has good elasticity, with taut skin and no discoloration.
- You should choose the pork neck fat so that when rendered, the fat will turn golden and crispy, and the lard will be richer and more fragrant.
- To buy the best quality fat while ensuring hygiene and safety, you should purchase from reputable stores, food stalls, supermarkets, or large markets with inspection seals.
- Do not buy fat that shows signs of chemical soaking, has leaking fluid, or has an unpleasant smell.
Where to buy pork cracklings
- You can find pork cracklings at markets, supermarkets, or reputable food stores. When buying, prioritize freshly processed cracklings and avoid those that have been stored for too long.
- Additionally, you can also make your own cracklings following the recipe provided by Tastetutorial.com.
Tools needed
Clay pot, knife, cutting board, scissors, spoon,…
How to cook Salted White Fish
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Prepare the ingredients
After buying the white fish, proceed to scrape off the scales, remove the fins, tail, and internal organs. Then, use salt to rub the fish’s body and rinse it several times with water until clean, then let it drain.
Pork fat should be washed clean and cut into small square pieces.
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Cooking the fish
Place a clay pot on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of pork fat and 1 tablespoon of fried pork into it. When the pork fat is hot, add chopped shallots, minced chili, minced garlic, and chopped green onions, each ingredient with 1 tablespoon, then sauté the mixture on low heat until fragrant.
Continue to add 3 tablespoons of fish sauce, 100ml of water, and the white fish, cover the pot and simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes, then season with 1/2 tablespoon of sugar and 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder.
Cook for another 5 minutes, then adjust the seasoning to taste, turn off the heat, and add green onions and pepper to finish.
Tip:
- When cooking, you should regularly skim off the foam to make the dish tastier.
- During cooking, do not stir too hard as it may break the fish.
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Final Product
The white fish stew with a simple preparation method promises to be very appetizing with tender, delicious fish, fragrant with fatty pork fat, along with a bit of pepper and chili to warm the stomach on chilly days.
2. White Fish Stew with Lemongrass and Chili
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty Level
Easy
Ingredients for White Fish Stew with Lemongrass and Chili For 3 people
White fish 400 gr Lemongrass 6 stalks (sliced thin) Bird’s eye chili 3 pieces (sliced thin) Green onion 2 stalks (cut into pieces) Fried onion 1 tablespoon Soy sauce 1 tablespoon Fish sauce 3 tablespoons Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Salt/ monosodium glutamate a little
How to choose and where to buy coloring sauce
- You should choose to buy coloring sauce that clearly states its origin and expiration date printed on the packaging. It is advisable to buy coloring sauce with a production date close to the purchase date and well-packaged.
- You can find ready-made coloring sauce in supermarkets, grocery stores, Tastetutorial.com or buy online at bachhoaxanh.com.
- Additionally, you can make coloring sauce yourself with detailed instructions from Tastetutorial.com.
How to cook Braised White Fish with Lemongrass and Chili
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Prepare the white fish
Buy white fish and wash it thoroughly, remove the gills and tail. Use salt to gently rub the fish body and then wash it several times with water until clean, then let it drain.
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Cook the sauce for braising fish
Place a pan on the stove and add 3 tablespoons of fish sauce, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1 tablespoon of coloring sauce, 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, 100ml of filtered water, minced lemongrass, and chili. Stir well and cook the mixture over medium heat until boiling.
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Add the fish
Add the white fish to the pan, then gently stir the fish to absorb the sauce evenly, cover the pan and cook on low heat for about 15 minutes, open the lid and add chopped green onions and season to taste.
Continue braising the fish for another 5 minutes, then add fried onions and turn off the heat.
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Final product
The hot white fish braised with lemongrass and chili, when enjoyed, you will feel the fragrant spicy flavor from lemongrass and chili, the fish meat is rich, tender, and delicious. You should eat it with some thinly sliced starfruit and hot rice to fully enjoy the dish!
How to choose fresh and delicious white fish
- To choose fresh and delicious white fish, you should select based on the external color of the fish. The color of the fish must be bright, the skin shiny, and slightly shimmering.
- When you touch the fish, it should feel dry and not wet, but the fish itself should be plump and firm.
- Do not buy white fish that has dark colors, or fish with dull skin and scratches on the outside.
See details: How to choose fresh and quality fish
How to remove the fishy smell from white fish
- The simplest way is to soak the fish in rice water for 15 – 20 minutes to eliminate the fishy smell.
- Another way is to simply use salt to wash or rub it on the body of the fish.
- Additionally, soaking the fish with wine or white vinegar for 5 minutes is also very effective in removing the fishy smell.
- Moreover, you can use crushed ginger and soak it in water with the fish for 5 minutes.
- Don’t forget to use lemon juice mixed with warm water, and then soak the fish for 5 – 7 minutes.
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Recently, here are 2 detailed recipes for how to cook white fish that are simple, delicious, and flavorful for you to showcase your cooking skills in front of everyone. Tastetutorial.com wishes you success!
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