- 300 grams of yellow catfish
- 300 grams of pork belly
- 50 grams of fresh turmeric
- 1 tablespoon chopped ginger
- 5 shallots
- 4 green chili peppers
- 2 red chili peppers
- 25 grams of young ginger leaves
- Annatto oil (2 tablespoons)
- 1/2 tablespoon of ginger
- 2 teaspoons of chili powder
- Seasoning powder 1.5 teaspoons
- Fish sauce 5.5 tablespoons
- Pepper 1 teaspoon
How to choose good pork belly
Good pork belly is meat with a balanced ratio of fat and lean meat; when you eat it, you won't feel greasy from too much fat or too dry from too much lean meat.
You should choose pork with a thick outer layer of skin, a layer of fat 1.5cm - 2cm thick, and lean meat firmly attached to the fat. However, for the best taste, you shouldn't buy pork with an excessively thick outer layer of skin, as this indicates the pork has been raised for a long time and won't taste as good.
Pay close attention to the color of the pork; good pork belly has a dry, bright red or pinkish outer skin. After cutting, the meat should have a beautiful bright pink color, with soft, pinkish-white skin. The fat interspersed within the meat should be bright white and firm.
Fresh, good quality meat will have a distinctive smell. When buying pork, you should pay attention; if the meat has an unusual odor, avoid buying it.
Pork belly has excellent elasticity, so it's important to check it carefully before buying. Press your hand into the meat; if the indentation quickly returns to its original shape, then it's good quality pork.
Prepare the catfish and pork belly.
Wash the pork belly thoroughly and cut it into small, bite-sized pieces.
Wash the catfish thoroughly after purchasing it, removing all the internal organs, then rinse it several times with water. Next, cut the catfish into small, bite-sized pieces about 3cm long.
Tip: Cutting the catfish into smaller pieces will help the fish absorb the seasoning more evenly.
Step 1: Prepare the catfish and pork belly. (Catfish stew with ginger and turmeric)
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Marinate the fish and pork belly.
In a bowl, combine crushed chili peppers, chopped shallots, ground turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1/2 tablespoon ginger, 1/2 tablespoon sugar, 5 tablespoons fish sauce, 2 teaspoons chili powder, and 1 teaspoon seasoning powder. Mix well to coat the fish evenly with the spices, and marinate for 30 minutes.
In a bowl, add 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1 teaspoon of fish sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and a little chopped turmeric to the meat, then mix well and marinate for 30 minutes.
Step 2: Marinate the fish and pork belly. (Catfish stew with ginger and turmeric) Step 2: Marinate the fish and pork belly. (Catfish stew with ginger and turmeric) Step 2: Marinate the fish and pork belly. (Catfish stew with ginger and turmeric)
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Sauté the pork belly and catfish briefly.
Heat a pan over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of annatto oil, the marinated pork belly, and 1/2 tablespoon of minced ginger. Stir-fry over medium heat until the meat is cooked through, then transfer to a bowl.
Next, add the catfish to the pan and stir-fry briefly until the skin is firm.
Tip: Briefly stir-frying the meat and fish will help them firm up, allowing them to absorb the seasonings better when braised.
Step 3: Briefly stir-fry the pork belly and catfish. (Catfish stew with ginger and turmeric) Step 3: Briefly stir-fry the pork belly and catfish. (Catfish stew with ginger and turmeric) Step 3: Briefly stir-fry the pork belly and catfish. (Catfish stew with ginger and turmeric)
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Fish warehouse
Place a pot on the stove, arrange some ginger leaves at the bottom, then layer the fish and meat alternately.
Add 1 cup of hot water to the pot, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, add 2 red chilies and finely chopped young ginger leaves, and it's done.
Note:
Braised fish with pork belly will make the fish tender and the dish more flavorful and rich.
Adding hot water to the pot and braising the fish with ginger leaves will make the dish fragrant and remove the fishy smell.
Step 4: Braised Catfish with Ginger and Turmeric Step 4: Braised Catfish with Ginger and Turmeric Step 4: Braised Catfish with Ginger and Turmeric Step 4: Braised Catfish with Ginger and Turmeric
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finished product
Braised catfish, with its glossy, beautiful golden color, boasts tender, flavorful fish meat. Served with fatty pork belly, it's spicy and fragrant with the distinctive aroma of ginger and turmeric, guaranteeing an incredibly satisfying meal.
Step 5: Finished product - Braised catfish with ginger and turmeric.
How to choose delicious catfish
You should choose catfish weighing around 1kg because they have just the right amount of meat – not too much and not too little. Additionally, you should choose fish that are still alive, with bright eyes and visible pupils.
Choose fish with a normal-sized belly, not swollen, with scales still firmly attached to the body, and without any foul-smelling, slimy discharge.
How to clean catfish
To remove the slime from catfish, pour boiling water evenly over the fish until the white layer peels off the skin, then scrape it off. Afterwards, rinse the fish with lemon and salt to reduce the fishy smell.
Tips for making successful braised catfish with ginger:
You can replace 1 tablespoon of white sugar with 1 tablespoon of palm sugar; the braised fish will have a more fragrant flavor.
Caramelized sugar, also known as caramel sauce, should be made slightly darker than the caramel used for desserts when making braised dishes!
For the best-tasting braised dish, use fish sauce with an alcohol content of 25 degrees or higher.
Tips for making successful braised catfish with turmeric:
If your family makes their own turmeric powder, then you don't have to worry; just go ahead and use it. If your family doesn't have any, when you buy it, choose a pure, cooking-grade powder; don't mistakenly buy turmeric powder for skincare!
You should use boiling water instead of filtered water when braising to preserve the nutrients in the meat and fish.
According to giadinh.suckhoedoisong.vn
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