Crispy Fried Smelt Fish (Cá lòng tong chiên) Recipe

 

Ingredients

12 oz. Smelt Fish

1 tsp. Sugar

Pinch of Salt + 1/4 tsp

1 tsp. Chili Powder

1 tsp. Mushroom Seasoning

1/2 tsp. Ground Black Pepper

1 tsp. Turmeric Powder

2 Tbsp. Batter Flour or All Purpose Flour

1 tsp. minced Garlic

1 tsp. chopped Shallots

1 Tbsp. Vinegar

Frying Oil

Place 12 oz. Smelt Fish in a bowl.  Add in a Pinch of Salt and 1 Tbsp. Vinegar and mix well.  Then rinse the Fish.  Drain out the water and place in a large bowl to marinate.  Add in 1 tsp. chopped Shallots, 1 tsp. minced Garlic, 1 tsp. Turmeric Powder, 1 tsp. Chili Powder, 1 tsp. Sugar, 1/2 tsp. Ground Black Pepper, 1/4 tsp. Salt, 1 tsp. Mushroom Seasoning and mix.  Set aside for 30 minutes. 

After 30 minutes.  Add in 2 Tbsp. Batter Flour or All Purpose Flour.  Mix.  Have your Frying Oil ready.  Fry until golden.  Serve with fresh Vegetable/Herbs and Dipping Fish Sauce.  Enjoy with your meal.