How to cook non-fish (e.g., squid, octopus) deliciously
Catfish Also known as African catfish Carp Including, tilapia, Vietnamese fish, southern catfish, etc. Originating in Africa, it resembles a carp, and has characteristics such as a varied diet, tolerance to low oxygen levels, and strong reproductive ability. Catfish meat is tender and flavorful, with few bones and no small bones between muscles, making it highly nutritious, containing a lot of protein and various unsaturated fatty acids. It can be steamed or braised, and the taste is excellent.In addition, catfish is also known for its ability to stimulate appetite and improve digestion, making it suitable for all ages. Catfish preparation: Steamed catfishIngredients needed
Catfish,
Steamed fish
Soy sauce,Ginger, Sliced ginger, chopped green onion, chopped ginger, vegetable oil,Cilantro Slices, chopped green onions, chopped ginger, vegetable oil,Preparation steps 1. Wash the catfish thoroughly and remove the scales, internal organs, and fins.
2. After the water in the steamer is boiling, place the prepared fish in the steamer and steam for 10 minutes with a few slices of ginger;
After steaming, remove the excess water.
3. Place chopped green onion and chopped ginger on the surface of the steamed fish.4. Heat vegetable oil in a pan, a little more than for stir-frying. After the oil is hot, pour the hot dish onto the fish.
5. According to taste, drizzle steamed fish soy sauce on the surface of the fish and decorate with cilantro.
How to choose catfish
Fresh catfish meat should be elastic.
The fins are light red or dark red.
The eyes are slightly convex and black and white. The appearance is complete, without scales falling off, and there is no fishy smell. Catfish preparation: Braised catfishIngredients needed
Catfish, green onion, ginger, garlic, dried
chili peppers,
chili sauce,Sichuan peppercorns, star anise Star anise Preparation steps 1. Wash the catfish, remove scales, fins, and internal organs, and cut it into oblique crosses. 2. Heat the pan and fry until golden brown, then pour all the prepared ingredients into the pan, add water.
3. Use medium heat to simmer the soup.
4. Turn off the heat and serve the braised catfish, which is flavorful and delicious in about 30 minutes.
Catfish preservation method
After washing and drying the catfish, wrap it in plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator, and it needs to be eaten within 1-2 days;
If stored in the freezer, it can be stored for a long time.
Catfish preparation: Sugar
VinegarCatfish
Ingredients needed Catfish, red and green chili flakes, green peas,
ginger, green onion, garlic,
tomato sauce,rice vinegar, sugar, salt, cooking wine, soy sauce,cornstarch, cornstarch water. Preparation steps 1. Peel, debon, and clean the catfish, then pat it dry with kitchen paper or a cloth to make it easier to fry. 2. Cut a diagonal knife every 3 cm on the back of the fish, cut it into oblique shapes, reaching the spine, and add a little
salt, cooking wine, and marinate the fish.
3. Sprinkle the cut fish slices with cornstarch, and evenly coat each slice. Gently pat it to dry the outer surface, then use your hands to grab
the fish tail and shake it, so that the fish slice opens and shakes off the remaining cornstarch. 4. Place soy sauce, salt,
white vinegar,tomato sauce, white sugar,
cornstarch water in a bowl and mix into a sauce.5. Heat oil in a pan to 80% hot, then fry the fish until the outer skin is hardened, then use a small flame to immerse it for 3 minutes, and then fry it over high heat until golden brown, and then remove and serve. 6. Heat oil in a wok, add a little oil, and sauté ginger, green onions, and garlic until fragrant. Add green peas and red and green chili peppers and stir-fry, then pour in the prepared sauce, quickly stir-fry, add a small spoonful of oil, and repeatedly fry until the sauce emulsifies and becomes glossy, then pour it over the fish.How to remove the fishy smell of catfish Removing the fishy smell of catfish is an important part of catfish preparation. After removing the scales and internal organs and washing the fish, place it in a basin with a little yellow wine, which can remove the fishy smell and make the fish more flavorful.
Fresh fish, after cleaning,
milk
can be used to remove the fishy smell and increase the flavor;
After eating fish, if there is a fishy smell in your mouth, chew on a few pieces of tea, which can quickly remove the smell. Fresh fish, cut open and washed, then Milk Soak for a while, which can remove the fishy smell and add fresh flavor;After eating fish, when there is a lingering taste in your mouth, chew on three or five tea leaves to quickly freshen your breath.
