Fish is an indispensable delicacy in Chinese food culture. However, if you don't handle it properly or use the seasoning properly, the fishy smell can affect the taste of the whole dish.
So, how do you make the stewed fish tender without a hint of fishy smell? The answer is the three spices introduced in this article: ginger, pepper and balsamic vinegar. These spices only need to be put in a little bit to make a difference.
1. Good ginger: remove the fishy flavor and enhance the taste
Ginger, also known as galangal, is a common herb and spice in Chinese medicine. It has a unique aroma and taste that effectively removes fishy odors and enhances the overall taste. When stewing fish, just add 1 gram of ginger to achieve the desired effect.
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The deodorizing effect of good ginger mainly comes from the volatile oil components it contains. These volatile oils are able to react with the fishy substances in the fish, decomposing them and transforming them, thereby reducing or eliminating the fishy odor. At the same time, the aroma and taste of ginger can also add a special flavor to the fish, making it more delicious and delicious.
2. Pepper: remove the smell and enhance the freshness
Pepper is a common spice that has a spicy and fresh-enhancing taste. When stewing fish, adding the right amount of pepper will not only effectively remove the fishy smell, but also add a delicious flavor to the fish. Generally speaking, about 1.5 grams of pepper is enough to stew fish.
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The piperine in pepper can react with the fishy substances in the fish to neutralize the fishy smell, thereby suppressing the fishy smell of the fish. At the same time, the spicy taste of pepper also stimulates the taste buds and enhances the appetite.
3. Balsamic vinegar: soften the meat and make the fish more flavorful
Balsamic vinegar is one of the commonly used spices in Chinese cuisine, with a unique aroma and sourness. When stewing fish, adding balsamic vinegar in moderation will not only help soften the fish, but also remove the fishy smell and make the fish more flavorful. In general, 2 teaspoons of balsamic vinegar are sufficient for fish stew.
Although balsamic vinegar is mostly used to enhance the flavor, it also has a certain deodorizing effect. At the same time, the sour taste of balsamic vinegar also helps to soften the fibrous tissue in the fish, making it more tender and chewy.
Fish stew is a delicious home-cooked dish with a tender texture and rich soup. The following is the detailed process of fish stew:
Prepare the ingredients: Choose fresh fish, remove scales, guts, and clean them. Prepare an appropriate amount of ginger, green onion, garlic and other seasonings.
Fry the fish: Fry the fish on both sides until golden brown, and add some ginger slices, green onions, etc. when frying the fish to help remove the fishy smell.
Stir-fry seasoning: Take out the fried fish, add an appropriate amount of oil, stir-fry ginger, green onion, garlic and other seasonings, and stir-fry until fragrant.
Cooking: Put the fried fish into the pan and add the appropriate amount of water, just over the fish. Then add an appropriate amount of cooking wine, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar and other seasonings, and simmer over medium-low heat.
Seasoning: Add an appropriate amount of salt, pepper and other seasonings according to personal taste to adjust the taste.
Remove from the pan: Simmer until the soup is thick. You can sprinkle some side dishes before cooking.
In short, the key to fish stew is to choose fresh fish and master the heat. With these steps, you can create a delicious fish stew.
Add these 3 spices to the fish stew: ginger, pepper and balsamic vinegar, and just add a little bit to make a huge difference. Not only do they effectively remove fishy odors, but they also enhance the overall taste and flavor.
The characteristics and applications of each of these seasonings can be used not only for fish stew, but also for a wide range of other seafood and meat dishes.
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