Photograph of the finished Dried Field Snakehead Fish

Vietnam · Khô cá lóc đồng

Dried Field Snakehead Fish

25 min Hands-on time
EasyDifficulty
5 stepsSteps
Serves 4 Amounts follow along 4

What to get ready

  • Photograph of Dried snakehead fish Dried snakehead fish 11.3 oz
  • Photograph of Green mangoes Green mangoes 2
  • Photograph of Cucumber Cucumber 2
  • Photograph of Fish sauce Fish sauce ¼ cup
  • Photograph of Chilli Chilli 4
  • Photograph of Oil Oil ⅓ cup
  • Photograph of Steamed rice Steamed rice 4 bowls

Method

  1. 1 Rinse the snakehead fish quickly to remove excess salt, then pat it completely dry.
  2. 2 Grill the dried fish over charcoal, turning it frequently until the fish meat is firm and fragrant.
  3. 3 Alternatively, pan-fry the fish with a little oil until the surface is golden and crispy.
  4. 4 Tear the fish into bite-sized pieces, removing all the bones.
  5. 5 Served with hot rice, shredded green mango, cucumber, and a bowl of chili fish sauce.
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