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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Dried mackerel is an ingredient that is no longer unfamiliar to many families, it has a delicious taste and stimulates the palate very highly. Fried mackerel with lemongrass and chili is a fried dish with a quite perfect combination for the family meal. Let’s go to the kitchen with sister Linh to make this delicious dish right away!
Ingredients for Fried Mackerel with Lemongrass and Chili For 1 – 2 people
Dried mackerel 3 pieces Lemongrass 2 stalks Lemon juice 1 teaspoon Chili sauce 1 tablespoon Chili powder 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Sugar/ seasoning powder A little
How to choose good quality dried mackerel
- You should choose pieces of dried mackerel that are thick, large, and have bright colors as these are pieces with a lot of meat and ensure freshness for the dish.
- Avoid choosing parts of dried mackerel that have white, green, or black spots as these are signs that the dried fish has gone moldy and should not be purchased for cooking as it will not ensure quality for the user.
- Additionally, when you buy packaged mackerel at stores or supermarkets, pay attention to the place of manufacture as well as the expiration date printed on the packaging.
- To ensure quality and hygiene, you can make dried mackerel at home following the method shared by Tastetutorial.com!
Tools required
Air fryer, scissors, spoon, fork, cutting board,…
How to make fried mackerel fish with lemongrass and chili
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Prepare the ingredients
For the dried mackerel, use scissors to cut off the tail and head, then cut the fish into pieces about 1 – 2 finger widths across. Rinse with water and let it drain.
For the lemongrass, peel off the outer layer, cut off the wilting top part. Rinse with water, then use a pestle to crush it, and finally chop the lemongrass into small pieces.
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Marinate the fish
Place the fish on a plate, add 1/2 of the minced lemongrass, 1 tablespoon of chili powder, 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, 2 teaspoons of seasoning powder, and 1.5 teaspoons of sugar. Then mix the ingredients thoroughly and let the fish marinate for 15 minutes.
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Fry the fish
Preheat the air fryer for 10 minutes at 100 degrees Celsius. Then place the fish in the tray and start frying at 180 degrees Celsius for about 10 – 15 minutes until done, then transfer the dried fish to a plate.
Next, place a small pan on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, then add the remaining minced lemongrass to the pan, sauté until fragrant over medium heat, season with a little sugar, 1 tablespoon of chili sauce, and 1 teaspoon of lime juice to prevent the mixture from clumping.
Continue to stir until the mixture boils and thickens. Finally, use this mixture to drizzle over the fish, mix well, and it is ready to enjoy.
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Final Product
With just a few simple steps, you have completed the dish of fried mackerel with lemongrass and chili using an air fryer very quickly. The fish is crispy, fragrant with lemongrass, and has a spicy kick from the chili powder, blended with the thick sweet and sour sauce. This dish is extremely appetizing!
With the simple steps above, Tastetutorial.com hopes that you will have a plate of fried mackerel with lemongrass and chili cooked in an air fryer, delicious and flavorful. You can enjoy this fried dish with rice or as a snack, both are very tasty and suitable. Wishing you success!
