Fish is a long-standing delicacy and the most common delicacy during festivals. It has a variety of methods, steamed, stewed, and roasted to make it very delicious.
However, the fish itself has a fishy smell, and if you don't remove it, the taste of the food will be greatly reduced. In order to get rid of this fishy smell, you need to add some spices. So what kind of spices can be put in to make the fish meat fresh and smooth, not fishy? Next, I will share with you these spices.
The first type: good ginger
Good ginger, also known as wind ginger, belongs to a type of ginger family. In cooking, the unique aroma and taste of ginger can add rich layers to dishes. During the stewing process, the fish meat is prone to emit a fishy smell, which affects the taste of the dish. Ginger contains a compound called gingerol, which effectively neutralizes the fishy smell of the fish while releasing a pleasant aroma that makes the stewed fish more delicious and tasty.
Therefore, adding an appropriate amount of ginger when stewing fish can not only remove the fishy smell of the fish itself, increase the aroma, and promote digestion, but also make the stewed meat fragrant. Of course, you should also pay attention to the appropriate amount when using good ginger to avoid excessive use that will affect the overall taste of the dish.
The second type: Sichuan peppercorns
Sichuan peppercorns, often used in ordinary cooking, have a unique aroma and taste. The unique aroma and taste of Sichuan peppercorns can remove the fishy smell of fish and increase the delicious taste of fish. In the process of fish stewing, the peppercorns should be stir-fried in oil to bring out the fragrance, and then the fish should be added to stew together. This allows the aroma of Sichuan peppercorns to better penetrate into the fish and enhance the taste of the whole dish.
When stewing fish, adding an appropriate amount of Sichuan peppercorns can make the fish more mellow and delicious, and it will have an endless aftertaste. The dosage of Sichuan pepper should not be too much, if the amount is too much, the taste of the fish will be too strong, affecting the taste, if the amount is too small, it will not be able to give full play to the role of Sichuan pepper.
The third type: star anise
Star anise is also known as star anise, which has a unique aroma that gives star anise its unique flavor. During the stewing process, star anise is able to release aromas that blend with the flavor of the fish and make the whole dish even more enticing. Star anise has a strong deodorizing effect, which can effectively remove the fishy smell from the fish meat while adding a unique aroma to make the fish more attractive.
The unique flavor of star anise blends with the flavor of the fish, adding rich layers to the whole dish and making the fish stew even more delicious. Adding an appropriate amount of star anise to the fish stew will remove the smell and enhance the flavor, blending with the flavor of the fish and making the whole dish more appealing.
Fourth: perilla seeds
Perilla seeds are an indispensable spice for stewing fish, and in the process of stewing fish, the nutrients in perilla seeds can penetrate into the fish, making the fish more delicious and the nutritional value doubled. Put the shiso seeds in a pot with the fish and simmer over low heat so that the aroma of the shiso seeds fully penetrates the fish. At the same time, you can also add ginger slices, green onions and other seasonings according to your personal taste to increase the layering and flavor of the stewed fish, and also add color and flavor to the dishes.
The fifth: Angelica dahurica
Angelica angelica is a kind of spice often seen on the market, and it is also a traditional Chinese medicinal material. In the cooking process of fish stew, the role of Angelica dahurica as a seasoning cannot be ignored. Adding angelica to the fish stew not only adds aroma, but also makes the fish more tender and delicate. The aroma of Angelica Angelica can neutralize the fishy smell of fish, enhance the taste and flavor of dishes, make the stewed fish more delicious and delicious, and meet the needs of people's taste buds.
When we make fish stew, we can keep these spices in mind, and we can easily make a fish stew that is tender and smooth without fishy smell. In addition to these, you can also add some other spices, such as: ginger, green onions, garlic, cooking wine, etc. Of course, in addition to the use of spices, the time and heat of the stew are also very important, and it is necessary to always observe the state of the meat during the stew to finally make a delicious fish stew.