Salmon belly braised with pepper and braised with pineapple are two dishes that are not too complicated but incredibly appealing, and the preparation method is simple enough for everyone to make deliciously. Let’s get cooking to show off our skills and create these two delicious braised dishes!
1. Salmon belly braised with pepper
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Salmon belly braised with pepper Serves 4
Salmon belly 400 gr Black pepper 1 tablespoon (whole) Red onion 3 bulbs Garlic 2 cloves Green onion 1 stalk Bird’s eye chili a little Ginger a little (mashed) Color sauce 2 tablespoons Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 3 tablespoons Common spices a little (salt/sugar/ MSG/ seasoning powder)
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How to prepare Black Pepper Salmon Fillet
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Prepare the salmon fillet
To thoroughly remove dirt and fishy odor, after purchasing the salmon fillet, soak it in saltwater with a little crushed ginger for about 5 – 10 minutes, then take it out, rinse it clean, and let it drain.
Use a knife to cut the salmon fillet into bite-sized pieces.
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Prepare other ingredients
Put the whole black peppercorns into a mortar and pound them finely with a pestle.
Tip: You should grind or pound the pepper while preparing the food to retain its fragrant aroma, distinctive flavor, and make the dish more appealing.
Wash the scallions and chop them finely. Slice the chili peppers into small rings. Peel and mince the shallots and garlic.
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Marinate salmon fillet
Place the fish on a plate, marinate the fish with 1/3 tablespoon of salt, 1/3 tablespoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/3 tablespoon of seasoning powder, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1/2 tablespoon of black pepper, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, and 2 tablespoons of coloring sauce.
Use a spoon to mix well and let the fish absorb the spices for about 15 – 20 minutes.
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Braised salmon fillet
Place a pan on the stove, add 3 tablespoons of cooking oil and heat it up, then add minced onion and garlic to sauté until fragrant.
When the onion and garlic are aromatic, add the salmon fillet, stir-fry the fish over high heat until it is cooked and the sauce in the pot boils, then reduce the heat.
Add 3 tablespoons of water to the plate used to marinate the fish earlier, stir well and pour it into the pan. Continue to braise until the sauce in the pan thickens and the fish turns a beautiful golden brown.
Finally, add chopped green onions, sliced small chili, and a little crushed pepper, then turn off the heat.
Tip: Depending on your family’s taste, you can adjust the amount of pepper and chili accordingly!
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Final product
With just a few simple steps, you have the delicious braised salmon belly with pepper, full of flavor and color. The salmon belly is soft and fragrant, blending with the rich braising sauce and the characteristic spiciness of pepper, definitely bringing you an extremely attractive dish.
This dish is best served with hot rice and a bit of fresh vegetables. Get into the kitchen and show off your cooking skills right now!
After referring to the detailed guide from Tastetutorial.com, sister Trang successfully made the rich braised salmon belly for the whole family to enjoy. Feel free to check it out:
See details: How to make braised salmon belly with pepper (recipe shared by a user)
2. Braised salmon belly with pineapple
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for braised salmon belly with pineapple Serves 4
Salmon belly 500 gr Pineapple 1/4 fruit (pineapple) Spring onion 1 branch Red onion 4 bulbs Chili a little Chili powder 1/2 teaspoon Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Color sauce 2 tablespoons Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Common spices a little (sugar/salt/seasoning powder)
How to choose fresh and delicious pineapple
- Choose pineapples that have a bright yellow color from the crown to the tail; they may have a few eyes that are slightly green, indicating that these fruits are ripe, sweet, and tasty.
- Round and short pineapples will have more flesh compared to long-shaped ones.
- Choose pineapples with large, sparse eyes, as this indicates that the pineapple is mature and naturally ripe, without being treated with chemicals.
- You can try smelling the bottom part of the fruit; if it has a fragrant smell, you should buy it. Additionally, avoid choosing fruits that have a slightly sour smell like fermented, as that means the fruit is overripe.
- The greener the crown of the pineapple, the fresher it is. Overripe fruits will have a dry or brown crown.
- Choose fresh and delicious pineapples that are neither too hard nor too soft; when you press your finger into it, it should not feel indented.
See details: How to choose fresh pineapple correctly
How to prepare Salmon Belly Cooked with Pineapple
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Prepare the salmon belly
To remove the fishy smell, after buying the salmon belly, you should rub it with salt, then rinse it clean with water, and let it drain.
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Prepare other ingredients
For pineapple, you can buy a whole pineapple and peel it yourself, cutting off the eyes, or purchase one that has already been peeled at the market or food stores.
Cut the pineapple into bite-sized pieces and remove the core to make the pineapple softer when cooked.
Here’s the simplest way to peel a pineapple
- First, cut the pineapple vertically from top to bottom into 4 equal parts.
- Continue slicing along the length of the pineapple piece, stopping at the end of the fruit and cutting hard to separate the flesh from the skin.
- Avoid cutting too close to the skin to prevent leaving any eyes on the pineapple. Finally, cut it into smaller pieces as needed.
See details: 5 simple ways to peel a pineapple quickly
Shallots peeled and sliced thinly. Chives washed and chopped. Bird’s eye chili chopped.
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Braised fish
Add the fish and pineapple to the pan, then add 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 2 teaspoons of seasoning powder, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 2 tablespoons of caramel sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder. Mix well and let the fish marinate for about 15 minutes.
Place the fish pan on the stove, turn on medium heat, and proceed to braise the fish until the braising liquid in the pan boils.
Prepare another pan, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil and heat it, then add shallots and sauté until golden and fragrant, then turn off the heat.
Pour the entire oil and sautéed shallots into the fish pan. Next, reduce the heat, cover, and continue to braise until the braising liquid in the pan reduces, thickens, and the fish absorbs the seasoning.
Finally, add chopped green onions on top, stir well, and turn off the heat.
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Finished product
The braised salmon belly has an incredibly attractive aroma once completed. The fish is tender, fatty, and imbued with rich flavors, combined with the sweet and sour pineapple that harmonizes perfectly to stimulate the diners’ taste buds.
This dish is best served with hot rice, paired with some fresh vegetables for an unbeatable taste. Get cooking now!
How to Choose Fresh and Delicious Salmon Belly
- For salmon belly, you should buy fish with bright orange color, evenly distributed fat lines, shiny white, and smooth texture, with no signs of darkening or bad smell. A fresh piece of salmon belly will not be mushy and will have a certain firmness.
- You should not choose mushy, pale pieces of meat with cloudy fat lines as these indicate the fish has been stored for too long and is not fresh.
- You can buy frozen salmon belly at supermarkets, grocery stores, or on reputable e-commerce sites to ensure quality.
See details: How to Choose Fresh and Delicious Salmon Belly
Effective Ways to Eliminate Salmon Fishy Smell
- Method 1: Add 2 – 3 tablespoons of lemon juice along with 1 teaspoon of salt and the piece of fish into a bowl of water, let it sit for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, then rinse with clean water.
- Method 2: Place the salmon in a bowl containing white wine (or vinegar), soak for about 8 – 10 minutes, then remove and rinse with clean water.
- Method 3: Soak the salmon in unsweetened milk for about 10 minutes, then rinse clean and let it drain.
See details: How to Clean and Effectively Prepare Salmon
How to choose and where to buy color sauce
- You can find color sauce for braised fish at local markets, convenience stores, or at Tastetutorial.com supermarkets nationwide, or buy online at bachhoaxanh.com.
- When buying, pay attention to the packaging; the brand label must be intact, not discolored or torn. The product inside should not be moldy, leaking, or showing any unusual signs.
- Additionally, you can also make color sauce at home to ensure the safety of your family’s health.
See details: How to make color sauce – homemade color sauce
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The method of making braised salmon belly with pepper and fragrant braising is quite simple, so why not head to the kitchen right away to showcase your skills and treat the whole family. Wish you success in making this dish according to the recipe shared by Tastetutorial.com!
*Refer to the images and recipes from the YouTube channel EASY TO MAKE DELICIOUS DISHES and Ha Nguyen Thi Thanh
