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10 December, 2023

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What are the nutritional values of snakehead fish?

According to nutrition experts, snakehead fish in traditional medicine is quite similar to catfish, meaning that this fish has a sweet and mild taste, non-toxic, and has the effects of nourishing blood, generating body fluids, and benefiting the vital energy…. Some doctors stated that snakehead fish combined with other ingredients can be used to make medicine that helps: Prevent cardiovascular diseases, prevent bone and joint diseases, treat chronic liver inflammation, jaundice, dizziness, constipation, weak back and fatigue…

In addition, snakehead fish meat contains many vitamins A, E, D, and vi-ch substances like DHA, omega-3 which are beneficial for both children and the elderly, such as promoting the development of children’s brain, anti-aging, improving memory and eyesight. So snakehead fish is very good for our health, right? Snakehead fish can be eaten fresh and processed into snakehead fish dishes – a specialty favored by many people.

What is the economic value of snakehead fish?

Snakehead fish, also known as domestic catfish, is a type of fish belonging to the smooth-skinned fish family, along with catfish and basa fish. This type of fish lives in brackish water and fresh water in the coastal provinces of the Mekong Delta.

This fish species often appears in abundance in the Western regions such as Ca Mau or Tien Giang province. In terms of appearance, this fish species looks more like catfish, basa fish, smooth-skinned and scale-less.

Snakehead fish is very nutritious and because the meat of snakehead fish is delicious and nutritious, the dishes made from snakehead fish are also very diverse. Snakehead fish can be dried, cooked in soup, hot pot, porridge, fried, stewed, grilled, or made into salad…

According to traders, snakehead fish is a natural specialty, so the price is high and the supply is not enough to meet the demand. Sometimes even if you have money, you might not be able to buy it because they are very rare. Snakehead fish is always on the list of the most sought-after types of fish, favored by many people as a gift.

On the market, naturally fresh snakehead fish is sold at prices ranging from 300,000-400,000 VND/kg, while snakehead fish “one sunny day” is priced from 450,000-700,000 VND/kg, depending on the time.

How to prepare “one sunny day” snakehead fish stew?

Ingredients

“One sunny day” snakehead fish

Pork belly: 200 gr

Coconut water, garlic, seasoning powder, soy sauce, spices.

Preparing “one sunny day” snakehead fish stew

Step 1: Dry the “one sunny day” snakehead fish and cut into bite-sized pieces. Rinse the pork belly and slice thinly.

Step 2: Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of seasoning powder, about 2 teaspoons of coconut water to the fish and marinate for about 15-30 minutes for the fish to absorb the seasoning.

Step 3: Peel and crush the garlic, then sauté it in a pot until fragrant (if available, use a clay pot). According to traditional methods, using a clay pot to stew fish will make it more delicious and special. However, if you do it at home and don’t have a clay pot, you can use a regular pot.

Add the sliced pork belly and stir-fry evenly, removing excess fat. If there is too much fat, you can remove some of it. Stewed pork belly mixed with fish is very delicious and authentic.

Step 4: Arrange the fish in the pot and stir-fry the pork. You should arrange the pork at the bottom and the fish on top. After arranging, pour the remaining marinade on top. The pork should be arranged at the bottom so that when stewing or simmering, it will have a delicious crispy edge.

Step 5: When the pot of fish boils, reduce the heat and let the fish cook slowly and become tender. When the pot of fish is almost empty, taste and season to your liking, then continue cooking.

Step 6: After the dish is cooked, you can serve it on a plate and enjoy it with your family and steaming hot rice. Surely, when you eat “one sunny day” snakehead fish stew, you will never forget its wonderful taste.