How to make delicious Guangdong cattail fish
Guangdong catfish is a common freshwater fish in Lingnan area. Its meat is tender and nutritious, and it is very popular among diners. In the past 10 days, discussions about cattail fish have continued to rise across the Internet, with cooking methods and recipe sharing becoming the focus. This article will combine the recent hot topics to sort out the classic methods and practical tips for squid.
1. Recently popular cooking topics of cattail fish

| Topic keywords | Search volume (10,000) | Main discussion platform |
|---|---|---|
| How to steam cattail fish | 12.5 | Douyin, Xiaohongshu |
| Fish hot pot | 8.7 | Weibo, go to the kitchen |
| Tips for removing fishy smell from cattail fish | 6.3 | Zhihu, Bilibili |
| Homemade Recipes for Forked Fish | 15.2 | Kuaishou, Baidu |
2. Recommended classic recipes for fork-tailed fish
1. Steamed catfish (most popular method)
Recent data shows that the steaming method ranks at the top of the search list due to its original flavor. Specific steps:
| Material | Dosage |
|---|---|
| fresh catfish | 1 piece (about 500g) |
| ginger slices | 5-6 pieces |
| Shredded green onions | Appropriate amount |
| Steamed fish with soy sauce | 2 scoops |
Key tips:After cutting the fish body, marinate it with cooking wine for 10 minutes. After the water boils, steam it for 8 minutes. Finally, pour hot oil to stimulate the aroma.
2. Poached fish in black bean sauce (Cantonese classic)
Recently, the same recipe in a Cantonese-style tea restaurant has become popular on short video platforms:
| Special ingredients | function |
|---|---|
| Yangjiang Tempeh | Enhance freshness and flavor |
| Chen Pisi | Remove fishy smell and relieve greasiness |
| Red peppercorns | Enhance color and flavor |
3. Some effective tips tested by netizens
According to recent actual measurements shared by food bloggers:
| question | solution | efficient |
|---|---|---|
| Fish meat is fragile | Spread a little salt and let stand before steaming | 92% |
| Fishy smell remains | Soak in tea for 10 minutes | 88% |
| Not tasty | Make a cross cut on the thick part of the fish's back | 95% |
4. Comparison of different cooking methods
| practice | Time consuming | difficulty | Taste characteristics |
|---|---|---|---|
| steamed | 15 minutes | ★☆☆☆☆ | Fresh and original flavor |
| Braised in soy sauce | 25 minutes | ★★☆☆☆ | Fragrant and delicious |
| Fried and baked | 20 minutes | ★★★☆☆ | Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside |
5. Tips for purchasing fresh cattail fish
Based on recent aquatic product market research:
1. Look at the fish eyes: clear and raised ones are better (turbid and sunken ones are no longer new)
2. Press the fish meat: Immediate rebound indicates firmness
3. Smell: light fresh water smell is normal, pungent smell should not be selected
Conclusion:As a home-cooked ingredient in Guangdong, cattail fish can present a rich taste through different cooking techniques. It is recommended that first-time tryers start with steaming and gradually challenge more methods. New ways to eat fish such as lemon fish fillet and vine pepper fish recently invented by netizens are also worthy of attention.
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