Step-by-Step Guide to Cooking Delicious Claypot Braised Snakehead Fish

Claypot Braised Snakehead Fish is a familiar dish in many Southern households. The fresh and sweet taste of the still-fresh fish blends delicately with the spicy, sweet, and salty flavors of the seasonings, creating an incredibly enticing dish.

Step-by-Step Guide to Cooking Delicious Claypot Braised Snakehead Fish

 Ingredients for Claypot Braised Snakehead Fish:

– 1 snakehead fish (approximately 600 – 800 grams)

– Sugar, MSG, salt

– Fish sauce, food coloring

– Shallots, garlic, peppercorns

How to Cook Braised Snakehead Fish in Claypot:

– Clean the snakehead fish with lime and salt, then cut it into bite-sized pieces.

– Put the spices into the pot, add the fish for marination. Marinate the fish with 2 – 3 tablespoons of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of MSG, a little salt, 3 – 5 tablespoons of fish sauce, food coloring, minced shallots and garlic, and a pinch of ground pepper. Mix well and marinate for about 30 minutes.

– Place the marinated fish on high heat until the fish becomes firm and has a beautiful color, then reduce the heat and simmer until the fish is cooked and absorbs the flavors. Adjust the seasoning to taste.

– Simmer until the fish fully absorbs the spices and the cooking liquid thickens. Sprinkle chopped green onions and pepper on top for fragrance, then serve with hot rice.

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Reference: Travel Guide from Mytour