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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
1 hour
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Difficulty
Easy
Delicious stews are always an essential part of every warm family meal. Let the website Into the Kitchen from Tastetutorial.com suggest to you a recipe for braised snakehead fish with fermented soybeans that is extremely flavorful and will be loved by everyone in the family!
Ingredients for Braised Snakehead Fish with Fermented Soybeans For 3 people
Snakehead fish 600 gr Fermented soybeans 1 tablespoon Lemongrass 1 stalk (cut in half) Ginger 80 gr (julienned) Galangal 50 gr (sliced) Chopped shallots 2 tablespoons Annatto oil 1 tablespoon Bird’s eye chili a little (sliced thin) Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Garlic a little Salt a little Sugar 3 tablespoons
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh snakehead fish
- Of course, live fish always bring the best flavor. Therefore, you should choose those that are still swimming well, with clear eyes where the pupils can be seen, and shiny, even scales.
- In addition, pressing on the flesh should feel firm, not mushy, and have good elasticity like rubber.
- Fresh snakehead fish should have a cherry color; conversely, if it is dark brown or dull, it means the fish has gone bad and should not be chosen.
- Avoid using fish with swollen bodies, weak swimming, and pale colors.
- Snakehead fish are freshwater fish, so when smelling, it should have a scent like pond water. Avoid choosing those with a strong fishy smell as they are fish that have been stored for too long and are no longer usable.
See details: How to choose delicious snakehead fish correctly
Where to buy soybean paste
- You can find soybean paste at markets, supermarkets, grocery stores, or reputable e-commerce sites like bachoaxanh.com
- Additionally, if you have time, you can also make it at home using recipes available on Tastetutorial.com.
Tools Required
How to Prepare Braised Snakehead Fish with Fermented Soybeans
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Prepare the Snakehead Fish
When you buy the snakehead fish, first scrape off the scales, cut off the gills and tail. Use a knife to make a straight cut along the belly with your finger to remove the intestines and any accumulated blood inside.
Finally, rub the fish body with salt and rinse it with water several times until clean, then let it drain.
Effective Ways to Remove the Fishy Smell from Snakehead Fish
- The simplest method is to soak the fish in rice washing water for 15 – 20 minutes to eliminate the fishy smell.
- Another method is to use salt to wash or rub on the fish’s body.
- Additionally, soaking the fish in alcohol or white vinegar for 5 minutes also effectively removes the fishy smell.
- You can also crush ginger and soak it in water with the fish for 5 minutes.
- Don’t forget to use lemon juice mixed with warm water, then soak the fish for 5 – 7 minutes.
See details: 7 tips to easily and effectively remove the fishy smell
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Marinate the fish
Place the fish in a clay pot and marinate it with 1 tablespoon of fermented soybeans, 1 stalk of lemongrass cut in half, 50g of ginger julienned, 50g of galangal sliced, 2 tablespoons of minced shallots, 1 tablespoon of annatto oil, and a few slices of chili pepper, then let the fish absorb the spices for 30 minutes.
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Stew the fish
Place a pan on the stove and add 3 tablespoons of sugar to the pan, then cook until the sugar turns a brown color, then add 200ml of water along with 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, a few cloves of garlic, sliced ginger, and chili, then bring the mixture to a boil.
Pour the stewing liquid into the pot, then turn on the stove, adjust the heat to low, and cook the fish for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, then season to taste and sprinkle some chopped green onions on top before turning off the heat.
Tip: You can also buy ready-made caramel sauce to save time, and you can find ready-made caramel sauce for sale at bachhoaxanh.com
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Final Product
The braised snakehead fish with fermented soybean paste will surely delight everyone in the family with its sweet and tender fish, well-seasoned, and fragrant with the smell of fermented soybean paste, bringing a unique and highly appetizing dish. Be sure to add this delicious dish to your family’s menu!
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So you have learned how to make braised snakehead fish with fermented soybean paste that is extremely unique, full of appeal, and very appetizing. Tastetutorial.com wishes you success in the kitchen with this dish!
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