Hand-drying golden snapper fish is super simple

Dried yellow snapper is a very familiar dish to Vietnamese people, appearing on every family table, whether popular or high-class. With the natural sweetness of fish meat, a little bit of saltiness from the sea, and a little bit of spiciness from chili, it also makes us fall in love.

Dried yellow snapper is easy to find at the market or in the supermarket. However, if you want to make your own or want to experience how to dry yellow snapper, this article is for you. Let's get to work with Mailey!

1. Goldfish – popular but precious

Goldfish is just a fish sold at an affordable price, but the nutritional value it brings is extremely great.

a) Goldfish helps prevent cardiovascular diseases

Goldfish contains Omega 3, a type of unsaturated fat that helps convert fat into nutrients to nourish the body. In addition, Omega 3 reduces the amount of triglycerides - a substance that, if too much, will be deposited on the walls of blood vessels to create plaque, helping to prevent strokes and heart attacks.

b) Enhance immunity

Vitamins B3 (Niacin) and B12 in golden snapper help prevent anemia and boost the functioning of the immune system. Therefore, it is very suitable for women who are menstruating or those who need to supplement vitamin B12

c) Regulate blood pressure

Sodium – an ionic substance that has the ability to transmit information from the nervous system to all parts of the body. At the same time, it plays an important role in balancing and regulating blood pressure.

2. How to dry yellow snapper at home

a) Prepare the ingredients

• Fresh yellow snapper (1kg)
• Fresh chili (100g)
• Seasoning: monosodium glutamate, sugar, pepper, salt

b) Processing

Step 1: Yellow snapper is washed and drained. Cut off the head, split the fish in half, remove the backbone and viscera. Then, rub the salt and wash it several times with clean water to remove the fishy smell

Step 2: Marinate the cleaned fish with 100g of ground chili, add a little salt, sugar, monosodium glutamate, and pepper to taste. You do not need to season too much because when you eat it, you will also dip or process it into dishes that need to be re-seasoned

Step 3: Marinate the fish to absorb the spices for about 30 minutes and then spread the fish evenly on the net, basket, drain and dry in the sun for 1 day. If you want the fish to be drier, you can dry it in 1-2 more sun

Step 4: the finished product is dried yellow scad with a light yellow color, adding a little red chili looks very eye-catching

Dried yellow snapper you can bake, fry, make salad or rim all, fish meat is soft and chewy, seasoned with a little bit of chili sauce will definitely waste rice. Good luck.