How to make delicious, crispy basa fish cakes that both young and old will love

Fish cake is a dish that is both strange and familiar to many Vietnamese families. In particular, this dish is a favorite dish of both the elderly and children. Currently, there are many delicious types of fish cakes in Vietnamese cuisine such as: mackerel cakes, carp cakes, white fish cakes, tilapia fish cakes,… Each type of fish cake has its own delicious flavors. own. And of course, among those fish cakes, you cannot miss the basa fish cakes. So do you know how to make basa fish cakes? The article shared below by Dried Agricultural Products will explain to you in detail how to make delicious, crispy basa fish cakes that both young and old will love.

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Nutritional value in basa fish cakes?

Basa fish cake is a popular dish in Vietnamese cuisine. This dish is made from pureed basa fish, mixed with ground pork, some spices and various herbs. Basa fish cakes have great nutritional value, providing a lot of protein, fat, omega-3, vitamins and some essential minerals for the body.

According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), 100 grams of basa fish cakes provide nutrients such as:

18.4 grams of protein
12.9 grams of fat
2.1g saturated fat
7.3 grams of monounsaturated fat
2.5 grams of polyunsaturated fat
1.2 grams of omega-3
4.6 grams of carbohydrates
0.6g fiber
59mg cholesterol
290mg sodium
210mg potassium
30mg calcium
1.2mg iron
26mg magnesium
1.2mg zinc
40IU vitamin A
1.2mg vitamin C
1.2mg vitamin E
2.4mcg vitamin K
0.1mg vitamin B1
0.1mg vitamin B2
2.2mg vitamin B3
0.3mg vitamin B5
0.2mg vitamin B6
7mcg vitamin B9
0.1mcg vitamin B12

The nutrients in basa fish cakes bring many great health benefits. Specifically:

Rich in protein to help build and repair muscle tissue and damaged cells in the body
Reduce bad cholesterol, increase good cholesterol to protect heart health, maintain stable blood pressure
Abundant Omega-3 helps improve brain health, enhance memory, and keep the brain healthy
Supplement a variety of essential vitamins and minerals for the body

Basa fish cake is a delicious and nutritious dish that you should have on your family’s dinner tray

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How to make delicious, crispy basa fish cakes that both young and old will love?

How to choose fresh basa fish

Basa fish is a type of catfish, raised very strongly by people in the Cua Long River Delta area. Especially in the Dong Thap Muoi area. Basa fish has white flesh that is very delicious and has very high economic value. Basa fish can be processed into many delicious dishes such as: braised basa fish, cooked basa fish, fried basa fish, basa fish cakes,… To choose delicious basa fish, you need to note a few things:

Health status: Fresh basa fish must be fish that are swimming healthily in the pot. You should not buy fish that have their stomachs up or show no signs of swimming
Fish eyes: Basa fish eyes are transparent, slightly convex, and not opaque
Fish gills: Basa fish gills must be bright red, not slimy, not dark red
Skin: Basa fish skin must be smooth and shiny, no wounds, no bleeding, no dark spots
Fish meat: When touched, the fish meat is firm, not mushy or soft

Those are the things to note when choosing fresh basa fish. However, to reduce processing time, choose pre-filleted basa fish, and it will be very convenient to pack the finished product. Ready-made filleted basa fish needs to be purchased at supermarkets to ensure quality.

Ingredients for making basa fish cakes

300gr ready fillet of basa fish
250gr lean ground pork
2 tablespoons tapioca starch
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 egg yolks
1 dried onion, minced
1 fresh chili, minced
1 teaspoon ground pepper
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 spoon of seasoning
1 spoon of seasoning powder
1 spoon of MSG
2 spoons of fish sauce
Dill, finely chopped
Green onions, finely chopped
Cooking oil

Steps to make basa fish cakes

Step 1: Prepare basa fish

When you buy basa fish, you defrost the fish
Take each piece of fish out of the bag and wash it under clean water
Use a clean towel to dry the water from the fish meat
Cut basa fish into small pieces
Divide the basa fish into small portions and grind in several batches to make the fish cake smooth

Step 2: Marinate and mix

Put the ground basa fish mixture in a bowl with: 250gr lean ground pork shoulder + 2 tablespoons tapioca starch + 2 tablespoons cornstarch + 2 egg yolks + minced shallots + minced garlic + minced chili + spices + seasoning powder + MSG + ground pepper + fish sauce + dill + green onions + cooking oil
Wear plastic gloves, mix all ingredients together for 10 minutes until thoroughly combined
Cover with plastic wrap and marinate for about 15 – 20 minutes to absorb the flavors

Step 3: Shape the fish cake

Using a spoon, scoop a small amount of fish cake mixture into the palm of your hand
Use your hands to shape the fish cake into small, flat, round pieces just enough to eat
Do it evenly until you run out of fish cake ingredients, then stop

Step 4: Fry the fish cakes

Put cooking oil in the pan and heat the cooking oil
When the oil is hot, drop each newly shaped basa fish ball into the cooking oil pan
Fry both sides of the fish cake until golden brown for 15 minutes over medium heat
While frying the fish cake, turn it evenly so that the fish cake is golden brown from the inside out and does not burn
Grilled fish until golden brown, remove to a plate, drain cooking oil and enjoy

Step 5: Finished product

With just a few simple steps, you can immediately prepare a delicious, chewy, crispy and golden basa fish cake. Pan fried basa fish is golden and crispy, so it’s perfect to eat with chili sauce. Add a little green color from green onions, a little spiciness from chili and ground pepper, it looks extremely attractive. You can eat basa fish cakes with hot rice which is also a perfect combination.

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What should you keep in mind when making basa fish cakes at home?

With the detailed instructions above for making basa fish cakes, you will still retain the nutritional value of the fish meat. When you eat, you will clearly feel all the aromatic flavors of lightly spicy pepper, dill and the greasy texture of fish meat. There’s nothing better than eating basa fish cakes with hot rice. However, when making basa fish cakes at home, you need to keep in mind the following things:

You need to completely remove the fish bones so that when you eat it, you don’t choke or it can be life-threatening
Choose fresh basa fish, without bad smell or signs of spoilage. If you buy frozen basa fish, you need to check the expiration date printed on the product packaging. It is necessary to defrost the fish before grinding
Puree and smooth the fish. You should grind the fish with a little ground pork and eggs to create a rich texture
If there are elderly people and children in the house, you need to measure and measure the amount of spices just enough, do not use too much spicy spices in fish cakes.
Tapioca starch and cornstarch are two types of flour that are required in basa fish cakes. They are responsible for creating adhesion, toughness, and delicious greasiness for fish cakes
You can make as many fish cakes as you like. Because fish cakes, when lightly fried with cooking oil, will be preserved for a very long time in the freezer. When to eat, just take it out and fry it with cooking oil to enjoy immediately.

With just a little skill, you can make your own delicious and chewy basa fish cakes at home.

Conclusion

Above is a detailed article that answers questions about how to make delicious, crispy basa fish cakes at home. Both young and old love the dried agricultural products I just shared in detail with readers. It can be seen that making basa fish cakes is not too difficult or requires a high level of experience. However, the time to prepare the ingredients and the making process will take a little longer. But in return, you always get delicious basa fish cakes to your liking and more specifically, basa fish cakes always ensure food hygiene and safety.

Hopefully, through the article shared above, you will have another fish cake dish to treat all members of your family.

Wishing you success always!!! Thank you for taking the time to read. Hello and see you again in the next posts!!!

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