“A Delicious and Appetizing Dish: Mud Skipper Fish Simmered in Fragrant Pepper Sauce”

Preparation
15 minutes Cooking
45 minutes Servings
2

Mudskipper fish, also known as mudfish, has firm, sweet, and less bony meat, making it an ideal ingredient for braised dishes. When combined with finely ground black pepper, the dish becomes more flavorful and appealing than ever. Today, we will share with you the recipe for a delicious and hearty braised mudskipper fish with black pepper, perfect to be enjoyed with steamed rice.

1Ingredients for Braised Mudskipper Fish with Black Pepper

• 400g mudskipper fish
• 4 shallots
• 3 tomatoes
• 3 cloves garlic, 3 bird’s eye chilies
• Seasonings: ground black pepper, ground garlic, ground shallots, paprika, chicken bouillon, fish sauce, salt, sugar

Ingredients for Braised Mudskipper Fish with Black Pepper

Tip: When choosing mudskipper fish, go for ones with clear and bright eyes, indicating freshness. The eyes should not be cloudy or dull, and fresh fish eyes tend to protrude and have good elasticity. The body of fresh mudskipper fish also has good elasticity, and when pressed, it quickly returns to its original shape.

2How to Cook Braised Mudskipper Fish with Black Pepper

Step 1 Prepare the Ingredients

Clean and gut the mudskipper fish, removing the fins and gills. You may also remove the head if desired. To reduce the fishy smell, soak the fish in diluted salt water and white rice wine, then rinse thoroughly.

Chop the shallot heads finely. Peel and slice the garlic and chilies.

Preparing the Ingredients

Step 2 Marinate the Mudskipper Fish

In a bowl, mix the mudskipper fish with the following seasonings: 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon ground garlic, 1/4 teaspoon ground shallots, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon chicken bouillon, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, a pinch of salt, and 1/2 tablespoon fish sauce. Let the fish marinate for about 15 minutes.

Marinating the Mudskipper Fish

Step 3 Braise the Mudskipper Fish

Heat a pan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Stir until the sugar melts and turns into a light brown caramel. Add the chopped shallot heads and garlic, and sauté until fragrant.

Place the marinated mudskipper fish into the pan and simmer over low heat for a few minutes to let the fish absorb the flavors. Add just enough water to barely cover the fish, and continue braising for about 15-20 minutes. Then, flip the fish and turn off the heat.

Let the dish cool down for about 30 minutes, then add a little warm water and braise the fish for the second time. This technique helps the fish meat to firm up and enhances its flavor.

Braising the Mudskipper Fish

Step 4 Final Product

After two rounds of braising, the fish meat becomes firmer and fully absorbs the flavors, resulting in a beautiful golden-brown color. The aroma from the braised fish is also mouthwatering.

Braised Mudskipper Fish with Black Pepper

3Serving

With these simple steps, you now have a delicious and hearty braised mudskipper fish with black pepper, ready to be enjoyed with steamed rice. The fish meat is firm yet tender, and the spices add a delightful kick to the dish. This is sure to be a favorite for many!

Braised Mudskipper Fish with Black Pepper

We have just shared with you an easy recipe for braised mudskipper fish with black pepper that you can make at home. We hope you will successfully recreate this delicious dish and enjoy it with your family!