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Made from familiar ingredients, readily available, and with a simple preparation method, turmeric-infused braised fish is a delectable choice, perfect for refreshing weather. Discover the recipe below by PasGo!
Family meals are not only about bonding with love but also about keeping the flames of happiness alive. A good meal must harmoniously combine the flavors of various dishes, with the main course standing out. Normally, you might choose to prepare simple dishes like braised pork, spare ribs, sour soup... as the main course, but today you want to switch things up for your family. PasGo shares with you the recipe for cooking aromatic and delicious turmeric-infused braised fish. Still a simple dish with easy-to-find ingredients, but rest assured that this turmeric-infused braised fish will earn praise from everyone at home.
Ingredients for making Turmeric-infused Braised Fish:
(Serving for 4 people)
- Fresh fish: 500g (choose from carp, catfish, trout... as desired)
- Fermented rice: 150g
- Fresh turmeric: 40g
- Tofu: 3 blocks
- Coriander: 1 small bunch - Scallions: 1 cluster
- Bird's eye chili: 1 – 2 peppers (according to preference)
- Seasonings: salt, chili paste, fish sauce
How to Prepare Turmeric-infused Braised Fish:
Step 1: Preparing and Marinating the Ingredients
- After cleaning and preparing the fresh fish (scaling, gutting, removing gills, and fins), cut it into 3 – 4 thick slices.
- Peel and wash the fresh turmeric, then crush it to extract turmeric juice. Filter out any impurities from the fermented rice. Mix the turmeric juice with the fermented rice.
- Marinate the fish for about 30 minutes with 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1/4 teaspoon of minced chili, ½ portion of turmeric fermented rice, and a dash of chili paste.
- Rinse the tofu thoroughly, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Clean and finely chop the scallions.
- Wash and slice the bird's eye chilies. Remove the roots, wilted leaves, wash thoroughly, then cut into long pieces.
Step 2: Proceed to braise the fish
- Heat oil in a pan, sauté garlic, chili, and add the fish.
- Pour turmeric juice, fermented rice water into the pan, add boiling water until the fish is nearly submerged. Braise the fish until cooked, then add tofu, scallions, chili, cilantro, stir well, and turn off the heat. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Step 3: Completion
- Ladle the fish soup into a large bowl, garnish with cilantro, and serve with rice or banana leaf noodles.
Pro Tip:
- During preparation, you can rub the fish with a bit of ginger wine to remove any fishy smell.
- If you prefer crispy fish, you can pan-fry both sides until golden before braising with the fermented rice mixture.
- You can lightly fry the tofu beforehand to prevent it from becoming mushy when braised with the fish.
The standout feature of turmeric-infused braised fish compared to other dishes is the rich, aromatic fragrance of cilantro, the savory sweetness, and slight tanginess of the fish, along with the eye-catching yellow hue of turmeric. Not only is it easy to make with familiar ingredients, but turmeric-infused braised fish is also incredibly delicious, whether enjoyed with noodles, rice, or as a hotpot base.
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Compiled by Thanh Mai - PasGo.vn
