Ocean tuna is not only a delicious ingredient but also extremely nutritious. Tastetutorial.com will guide you through 2 simple recipes for braised dishes with tuna that are very appealing and quite easy to make. Let’s get cooking right away!
1. Braised Ocean Tuna with Pineapple
Preparation
20 minutes
Cooking
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Braised Ocean Tuna with Pineapple Serves 4
Ocean tuna 400 gr Chili 3 pieces Pineapple 1/2 piece Young coconut 1 piece Green onion 1 stalk Minced garlic 2 teaspoons Fish sauce 3 teaspoons Coloring sauce 1 teaspoon Cooking oil 4 tablespoons Common seasoning a little (sugar /salt /MSG /pepper/ seasoning powder)
How to choose fresh and delicious pineapple
- Choose pineapples with bright yellow color from the crown to the end; a few eyes may be slightly green, indicating these fruits are ripe, sweet, and tasty. Round, short fruits will have more flesh compared to long-shaped ones.
- Choose pineapples with large, sparse eyes as this indicates they are mature and naturally ripe, not soaked in chemicals.
- You can try smelling the end of the fruit; if it has a fragrant smell, it’s best to buy it. Additionally, avoid fruits that have a slightly sour smell like fermentation, as those pineapples are overripe.
- The greener the top of the pineapple, the fresher it is. Overripe fruits will have a dry or brown top.
- Choose delicious, fresh pineapples that are neither too hard nor too soft; when you press your finger into them, there should be no indentation.
How to cook Ocean tuna braised with pineapple
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Prepare the tuna
Clean the ocean tuna with salt water and let it drain. Cut into bite-sized pieces, marinate with chopped green onion, 2 teaspoons of fish sauce, 2 teaspoons of MSG, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1 teaspoon of caramel sauce, and 1 teaspoon of pepper.
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Prepare other ingredients
Pineapple should be washed thoroughly. Remove the core to make the pineapple softer during cooking.
Finally, cut into bite-sized pieces horizontally across the fruit. Let it drain and lightly fry until golden on the surface.
Tips for the simplest way to peel pineapple- First, cut the pineapple vertically from top to bottom into 4 equal parts.
- Next, cut along the length of the pineapple piece, stopping at the end of the fruit and cutting firmly to separate the flesh from the skin.
- Avoid cutting too close to the skin to prevent any eyes from remaining. Finally, cut into smaller pieces as needed.
See details: Quick and easy way to peel pineapple
Wash the pineapple thoroughly and let it sit to drain for about 5 – 10 minutes. Heat the pan and then add the prepared pineapple, stir-frying for about 2 – 3 minutes until the pineapple is golden on both sides.
You should not cook the pineapple for too long, as this will cause it to burn and release water.
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Fry the fish
Marinate the tuna for about 20 minutes before frying. Prepare 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, add to the frying pan, and fry the tuna evenly on both sides for about 2 minutes.
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Fish Braised with Pineapple
Prepare a pot for braising, place it on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, and sauté 2 teaspoons of minced garlic until golden. Then add 2 teaspoons of sugar, 1 teaspoon of fish sauce, and 1 tablespoon of clean water. After that, add the coloring sauce along with the white part of the green onions.
Place the pineapple at the bottom, followed by the tuna. Then add the chili and pour in the prepared coconut water. Cook on low heat for 15 to 20 minutes to let the sauce soak deeply into the fish, until it tastes just right.
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Final Product
After the dish is cooked, arrange the fish on a plate attractively. You can add a bit of chopped green onions and some ground pepper on top if desired. Prepare hot rice to serve with the braised tuna for a quality and perfect meal.
2. Tuna Braised with Bamboo Shoots
Preparation
20 minutes
Cooking
45 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Braised Ocean Tuna with Bamboo Shoots Serves 4
Ocean tuna fillet 500 gr Fresh bamboo shoots 200 gr Fresh coconut 1 fruit Chili 3 fruits Garlic 3 cloves Shallots 7 bulbs Lemon 1/2 fruit Chili powder 2 teaspoons Chili sauce 1/2 tablespoon Fish sauce 1 tablespoon White wine A little Cooking oil 1 teaspoon Common seasonings A little (salt/sugar/seasoning powder/pepper)
How to Choose Fresh Bamboo Shoots
- Choose bamboo shoots that are still fresh, with a rough shape, evenly sized segments, not bent, crispy but tender, no yellow leaves, no spots on the surface, thin skin, and not wilted.
- Visually, bamboo shoots should have thin skin, be crispy, and juicy; they should have a fresh, fragrant smell. Avoid choosing overly white bamboo shoots; the color should be yellow-brown, and they should not be sticky to the touch, with visible stripes.
How to Prepare Braised Ocean Tuna with Bamboo Shoots
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Prepare the Tuna
After buying the tuna fillet, cut it into bite-sized pieces and rinse briefly with clean water.
You can also massage the pieces of fish with a little white wine to reduce the fishy smell.
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Prepare other ingredients
Peel the garlic and shallots, crush them, and then chop them finely.
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Make the sauce and marinate the fish
Prepare a bowl for marinating spices, then add 1 teaspoon of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of minced shallots, the juice of 1/2 lemon, and 2 teaspoons of chili powder. Continue to add 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, 1 teaspoon of seasoning, 1/2 tablespoon of chili sauce, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, and 1 teaspoon of sugar.
Mix the spices well and pour them over the fish to marinate. Stir evenly and marinate for 20 minutes.
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Boiled Bamboo Shoots
You can easily buy pre-cut bamboo shoots at the market or supermarkets. To ensure safety, you should boil the bamboo shoots in boiling water for about 20 – 25 minutes until they are soft and release all toxins.
After the bamboo shoots are soft, you should take them out and place them in a bowl of cold water or ice water for better crispness.
How to properly prepare fresh bamboo shoots without bitterness- You can soak the bamboo shoots in rice washing water, clean water, lime water, etc.
- Additionally, you can boil the bamboo shoots multiple times to help them not be bitter and to remove toxins.
See details: How to boil fresh bamboo shoots without bitterness, quickly removing all toxins, extremely delicious
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Stewed Fish
Place a pot on the stove and add about 1 teaspoon of cooking oil along with 1 tablespoon of sugar to make the caramel. Heat the pan until the sugar turns brown, then add the marinated fish and stir gently.
At this point, you should use high heat to sear the fish, then add coconut water. Reduce the heat and simmer the fish for about 10 – 15 minutes.
When the fish stew starts to boil again, add the prepared bamboo shoots to the pot. Simmer for another 5 – 10 minutes, and the dish will be ready!
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Final Product
The finished dish is not only visually appealing but also has an extremely attractive and rich aroma.
Each piece of fish is soft and flavorful while still retaining its natural sweetness, combined with fresh bamboo shoots that have a slightly bitter taste, creating a very appealing dish. Try making it right away!
How to Choose Fresh and Delicious Ocean Tuna
For Fresh Tuna
- Choose fish with shiny, clear eyes, where you can see the pupil inside. If the eyes are sunken, it indicates that the fish has been frozen for a long time and transported many times, so the meat will not be fresh.
- Check the gills; if the fish is fresh, the gills will be bright red, while a spoiled fish will have dark red or even brownish-black gills.
For Frozen Tuna
- When purchasing frozen tuna, you need to check the expiration date. Frozen ocean fish should ideally be consumed within one month of being caught.
- You should avoid choosing pieces of fish with a thick layer of frost as they may have been stored for too long.
How to remove the fishy smell from bluefin 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 it with clean water to effectively eliminate the fishy smell.
- Ginger also helps to remove the fishy smell; you can use a few crushed slices of ginger in water, soak the fish for about 5 minutes, then take it out and rinse it well.
It’s really easy to make 2 dishes of tuna stew with pineapple and bamboo shoots, right? Let’s get cooking right away!
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