This is a precious fish, expensive and only available in luxury restaurants. Flounder has high nutritional value and possesses a large amount of meat, delicious, crispy and fatty. Not everyone has the opportunity to enjoy specialties made from flounder.
Flounder, also known as flatfish, is a flat-bodied fish. There are over 100 species of them, feeding on small crustaceans and invertebrates.
You can buy flounder at seafood stores or a few fish markets for around 1.3 - 1.5 million VND/kg. You usually have to order in advance to be able to buy flounder, otherwise it is almost impossible to buy it at the market.
Flounder, also known as buffalo tongue fish, has sweet, delicious meat, is rich in nutrients and can be used to make many different delicious dishes.
Flounders live on the sea floor, there are also some species that live in freshwater, both eyes are completely above, on the same side and do not follow the rules of symmetry.
Flounder has a delicious taste, soft meat, few thorns, no fishy smell, rich in nutrients such as collagen, vitamins, calcium, phosphorus, if fed to the family can help strengthen immunity, improve eyesight. stomach.
Eating this type of fish helps develop bones and joints, improve height and brain in young children, and supports strong bones and prevents osteoporosis in adults.
In addition, collagen in this fish helps strengthen the immune system and protect skin cells, keeping your skin healthy, supple, and full of vitality.
In addition to their strange eyes, flounders can change their skin color to hide from predators or camouflage themselves when hunting. The upper layer of skin is usually dark brown like mud, while the lower layer is white like the light reflecting off the water.
Flounder is popular among Japanese mothers because, according to the Japanese, flounder increases the sensitivity of children during the age of brain development.
The fish has a sweet and slightly fatty taste, especially without small bones. It is best when fried such as lemongrass chili or crispy fried, and can also be grilled, cooked in soup, steamed or cooked into porridge.
Collagen in this fish helps strengthen the immune system and protect skin cells, keeping your skin healthy, supple, and full of vitality.
Grilled halibut is also popular because of its irresistible delicious flavor and the sweet taste of the fish. The way to make this dish is quite simple, it can be grilled on a grill, in the oven or in an air fryer.
In addition, Korea is the most suitable country for the development of this lean, bony fish with all the conditions. That is why Korean flounder is also considered the most famous fish for its delicious, sweet meat.
The price of fresh flounder in Korea also fluctuates around 1 million VND/kg. This price may also vary depending on the distribution location and season, but in general, this fish is quite expensive.
In terms of nutritional composition, halibut is a good source of vitamin D, B6, Niacin and the minerals Phosphorus and Potassium. In addition, Omega-3, Protein and Selenium are also very beneficial active ingredients for health found in the nutritional composition of halibut.
Scientific studies show that every 150 grams of halibut meat will provide about 35 grams of protein. The protein content in halibut as well as in seafood is very beneficial for health because they contain unsaturated fats. Therefore, instead of eating meat, eating seafood will help you feel full longer.
In addition, Omega-3 in halibut will help you eliminate harmful fats and retain only beneficial fats for the body. This activity will help your body balance cholesterol levels in the blood, helping blood circulation to run more smoothly. Your cardiovascular system and weight will also be significantly improved.
Below are some delicious dishes made from this precious fish:
Flounder Sashimi
Ingredients (for 4 people)
1 flounder, 1 teaspoon mustard, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 lemon.
Making
Step 1: Clean the fish and place it on a flat surface. Use a sharp knife to peel off the skin from the middle of the fish's back from the tail to the head. Remember to do the same with the belly and both sides of the fish.
Step 2: Cut off the fish head and remove the internal organs, wash clean.
Step 3: Place the fish on a cutting board and cut into fillets.
Step 4: Place the fillet on a cutting board, cut into thin slices and arrange on a plate.
Step 5: Arrange the flounder sashimi beautifully, when serving, dip it with wasabi and soy sauce. You can also drink some wine to warm it up.
So the attractive and unique flounder sashimi is completed. This is a familiar dish of the Japanese, the fresh fish is quickly processed and dipped in wasabi and soy sauce before serving, making the dish spicy, fragrant and sweet with fish meat.
Instead of going to a Japanese restaurant, with this simple recipe you can also make it at home for your family and friends to enjoy.
Flounder with soy sauce
Ingredients (for 4 people)
Flounder, 1/2 red bell pepper, Ginger, Green onion, Wine, Soy sauce, Sesame oil, Black vinegar, Chili oil, Cooking oil, Common spices
Making
Use a knife to scrape off the black scales on the outside, use a scalpel to remove the fish's intestines. Rub with salt, then rinse with water and drain.
Wash the ginger, peel it, and divide it into 2 parts. Use a knife to slice one part to prepare for steaming the fish, and cut the other part into strips.
Wash red bell peppers and cut into strips.
Cut green onions in half: Cut the green onion heads in half and shred the green onion leaves.
Soy sauce mix
Put in a bowl 4 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 2 tablespoons black vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon MSG and 1/2 teaspoon seasoning powder, a little chili oil (optional) then stir well until the spices are completely dissolved.
Steamed fish
Arrange the spring onion and sliced ginger on a plate, then place the fish on top and drizzle 2 tablespoons of cooking wine over the fish.
Cover with plastic wrap. Put the fish in the microwave and steam for about 6 minutes until the fish is cooked (If you don't have a microwave, you can also steam the fish in a regular pot).
Cook sauce
Place the pot on the stove, add the sauce mixture. Turn on medium heat and stir constantly until the sauce boils, then turn off the stove.
Place pan on stove, add 4 tablespoons of cooking oil and heat.
After steaming the fish, take it out, then add chopped green onions, ginger, chili and the sauce you just cooked on top. Finally, drizzle cooking oil evenly over the fish.
The finished steamed halibut with soy sauce has an attractive aroma, the soft and sweet fish meat blends with the rich sweet and sour sauce, fragrant with onions and ginger. This dish can be wrapped in rice paper or eaten with hot rice, both are extremely delicious.
Crispy Flounder
To give your family meals more options, two dishes of crispy fried flounder and fried lemongrass and chili are crispy, flavorful and extremely simple to prepare. Let's go into the kitchen with NatuFood to make this delicious fried dish!
Ingredient
Flounder, Lemongrass, Chili, White Wine, Seasoning Powder, Salt, Cooking Oil
Making:
Remove the black skin, soak the fish in diluted salt water to remove the fishy smell for 15 minutes. Finally, rinse with water and drain.
Finely chop 100gr lemongrass and 50gr chili, mix well with 10gr salt and 20ml white wine to make the fish more fragrant when marinated.
When the fish is dry, make many short diagonal cuts on the fish body, add lemongrass and chili, use your hands to massage so that the spices are absorbed evenly into the fish and marinate for 2 hours.
Fried fish
Add 100ml of cooking oil to the pan and fry for 20 minutes over medium heat. Turn the fish every 5 minutes to ensure both sides are golden brown.
Scoop a bowl of hot rice, add a bowl of fish sauce or soy sauce, eat with crispy, flavorful fried halibut with lemongrass and chili, there's nothing better.
Braised flounder with pepper
Ingredient
Flounder 500gr, 3 chili peppers, 50gr green onions, ground pepper, shallots, other spices: salt, sugar, cooking oil, fish sauce, caramel color
Making
Marinate the fish: Put the fish in a pot, season with 2 tablespoons fish sauce, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon ground pepper, 1/2 tablespoon seasoning powder, 1/2 tablespoon salt, 1 tablespoon caramel, add green onions and chili, then mix well and marinate for 30 minutes.
Place the pan on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, add chopped onion and saute until fragrant, then add marinated fish and stir until the fish is cooked.
Add 1 bowl of water to the pan, turn on high heat to boil the fish, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Cook until the fish water is dry and thick, turns amber and the sauce coats the fish evenly.
Braised flounder with pepper has a rich aroma of ground pepper combined with the fatty taste of fish and a little spicy from chili. This dish is really great when eaten with rice.
Steamed halibut
Ingredient:
2 flounder, shredded ginger, green onions, cooking wine, soy sauce, cooking oil, chili.
Making:
- Flounder not only has few bones but is also very clean, with very small internal organs. There is a small hole under the fish's mouth. Use scissors to cut and remove the internal organs, then scrape off the scales. Use a knife and wash it clean.
- Next, use a knife to cut into the back of the fish to make the fish meat more flavorful when pouring the sauce over it later.
- Add seasoning powder, minced shallots, a little pepper, cooking wine, shredded ginger, sesame oil, soy sauce to a bowl and mix well. Then, rub the seasoning evenly over the fish and marinate for about 20 minutes.
- Place the marinated fish on a plate and put it in the steamer.
- Flounder has delicious meat, easy to cook, when steaming you must control the time, steam for about 5 minutes to cook (specific time depends on the size of the fish).
Heat the oil and pour it over the onions to release their aroma.
- Prepare a green onion, cut the white part into small pieces about 3 cm long, chop the remaining green leaves.
- Peel the ginger, cut into long strips, decorate the fish with some chopped chili. Boil the oil and pour it over the onions to release the aroma.
Finally, drizzle a spoonful of the fish stock evenly over the fish. This fish dish does not need too many spices to retain the delicious flavor of the fish.
Steamed flounder is simple to make, delicious, soft meat, not fishy, one bite has endless flavor, so delicious.
In cold weather, you should eat a lot of this type of fish, low in fat, high in protein, strengthens the immune system and protects eyesight, steamed and served on the table, both adults and children love it.
This fish not only has a rich flavor but is also a master of liver nourishment, liver cleansing, detoxification, and delicious flavor.
Recipe and photos by Sohu
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