Bring the essence of the Mekong River specialties to your dining table with the crispy fried buffalo tongue fish

The buffalo tongue fish, also known as cow tongue fish or catfish, is a small fish with a flat body but abundant and delicious meat. Crispy fried buffalo tongue fish is a dish that easily conquers your meal, and in no time, your rice cooker will be empty with this delightful dish.

Bring the essence of the Mekong River specialties to your dining table with the crispy fried buffalo tongue fish

Ingredients:

– 400g buffalo tongue fish

– Finely chopped garlic, minced chili

– Prepare the buffalo tongue by cleaning it thoroughly, removing the head, peeling off the skin, and making 2-3 incisions on the body with a knife.

– Season the fish with 1 tablespoon of minced chili to eliminate any fishy odor.

Ingredient Preparation:

– Cut the fish in half or fold it.

– Use crispy fried powder, cooking oil, pepper, sugar, MSG, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, and water in your seasoning.

– Herbs such as mint or basil can be added for extra flavor.

Recipe for crispy buffalo tongue fried fish:

– Prepare the dipping sauce for the dish: Mix 4 tablespoons of soy sauce, 3 tablespoons of vinegar, 3 tablespoons of sugar, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and a pinch of MSG. Bring it to a boil until the mixture is fully dissolved, then turn off the heat and let it cool.

– Once the dipping sauce is completely cooled, add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of minced chili, and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil.

– Coat the crispy frying powder evenly over the entire fish. Note: If not coated promptly, it will soften the powder layer, so coat and fry immediately.

– Add cooking oil to the pan, a considerable amount to submerge the fish. Wait for the oil to heat up, then fry the fish over low heat. Adding lemongrass during frying enhances the fish's flavor.

– When the fish is golden on both sides, remove it, drain the oil, and serve with the prepared dipping sauce.

Crispy Buffalo Tongue Fish meets the criteria with its crunchy texture, a hint of mild spice from chili, and a sweet-sour dipping sauce. It can be enjoyed with hot rice, steamed vegetables, or used to wrap rice paper rolls with fresh vegetables.

In less than 20 minutes, you'll have completed the delightful and nutritious dish of Crispy Buffalo Tongue Fish. What's special is that not only can you prepare it fresh, but you can also sun-dry the buffalo tongue fish and store it for up to 6 months, making it suitable for busy families.

According to Mytour

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Reference: Travel guide from Mytour