How to Make Spicy Basa Fish Blocks
When making this spicy and crispy basa fish pieces at home, it's best to minimize flipping during frying because the basa fish is easy to cook through; too many flips can cause it to break apart.Sesame seeds Not only do they enhance the color of the dish, but also make the taste more fragrant.
Ingredients: Basa fish 3 pieces, small Onion 1 piece, green and red bell peppers each 1 piece,Sichuan 1 tablespoon, mung bean sauce one large spoon,scallions ginger . Spicy Basa Fish Pieces Recipe:
1. Cut the basa fish into pieces and marinate with cooking wine, scallion and ginger threads, and Sichuan for 30 minutes.
2. Dice the onion and green and red bell peppers.
3. Heat a non-stick pan with an appropriate amount of salad oil; remove the scallions and ginger from the fish pieces and fry until golden brown on the surface.
4. In the remaining oil, add the diced onions and stir-fry until fragrant, then add the green and red bell peppers and mung bean sauce, stirring together.
5. Place the fish pieces in with an appropriate amount of water; stir well and cover to simmer for 2 minutes to infuse flavors.
6. Before serving, sprinkle some sesame seeds on top.
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Spicy basa fish pieces preparation tips:
You can try the discounted basa fish blocks from the supermarket; they are cheap and worth a taste.When frying, be gentle with the basa fish as it is easy to cook through; too many flips will easily break it apart.
Basa fish is suitable for older people and children due to its lack of bones.
How to choose basa fish:
Use your fingers to press on the fish body, if the depressed area bounces back immediately, this indicates fresh fish; if it slowly bounces or shows dents, then it's not fresh;
Secondly, check the shape and ensure that all scales are intact;
Thirdly, check the gills by gently peeling open the area around the head of the fish. Under the light, observe the color of the gills; if they are bright red, this indicates very fresh fish; dark red or purplish hues indicate it has been stored for too long and is not suitable for purchase. Second, examine the appearance and ensure the scales are intact. Third, check the gills by peeling them open with your hand.Examine the head area. Under the gill flap, observe the color in the light; a bright red color indicates freshness, while dark red or purple hues suggest the fish is not fresh and should not be purchased.
