Beer Hairtail is a special dish with attractive taste and beautiful appearance. It uses fresh hairtail as the main ingredient, with careful treatment and unique production process, presenting mouth-watering delicacies. On the outside, the beer hairtail has a crispy golden skin and an attractive aroma. Each piece of hairtail is fried until crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, and the meat is tender and juicy and melts in the mouth. It has a rich and interesting texture, with both crisp outer layer and hairtail, allowing people to enjoy the multi-layered feeling of food.
Comprehensive rating:
| PREP TIME | COOK TIME | VARIETY | MOUTHFEEL | LEVEL |
| 30 min | 25 min | 13 | Delicious and flavorful | Moderate |
RATE THIS RECIPE : ★★★☆☆
Ingredients for Beer-battered Mullet:
| Hairtail | 300g |
| Beer | 200ml |
| Garlic | 15g |
| Green onion | 10g |
| Ginger | 10g |
| Star anise | 3g |
| Light soy sauce | 7g |
| Soy sauce | 8g |
| Rice vinegar | 5g |
| Salt | 3g |
| Sugar | 5g |
| Oyster sauce | 3g |
| Small chili pepper | 5g |
Step:
1. To begin, Hairtail a fresh mullet as the main ingredient for making beer-battered mullet. After washing the mullet, place it on a cutting board for preparation. Use a knife to gently make diagonal cuts on the back of the hairtail, creating a crosshatch pattern. This will help the fish absorb the aroma of the beer, adding a unique flavor. Next, we need to cut the hairtail into segments. Pay attention to the position of the knife and ensure precise cuts. Once sliced, lightly scrape the surface of the hairtail to remove any excess scales and bones, ensuring both safety and a pleasant texture when consumed.
2.Next, we need to prepare a moderate amount of green onion, garlic, ginger, and small chili peppers. Green onion provide a refreshing and slightly spicy aroma, adding layers of flavor to the dish. Garlic has a unique pungent taste that enhances the overall richness of the taste. Ginger brings a subtle and fragrant spiciness that complements the tender texture of mullet. The small chili peppers add a touch of heat to the dish. These seasonings play a role in enhancing the flavor and adding aroma when cooking beer-battered mullet. Place the prepared green onion, garlic, ginger, and small chili peppers in a clean bowl for later use.
3.Next, pour an appropriate amount of cooking oil into a pan. Once the oil is hot, add the star anise to the pan. Frying the star anise will release its aroma, adding a special flavor to the beer-hairtail. After frying the star anise for a short moment, remove it and set it aside. Then, increase the heat slightly and add the prepared mullet to the hot oil. Keep the heat high and do not flip the hairtail immediately. Allow the hairtail to fry on one side for about a minute until the bottom becomes golden and crispy. This method of frying helps keep the hairtail intact and gives it a smooth and tender texture. Then, flip the hairtail over and continue frying the other side. At this point, you will see the surface of the hairtail gradually turning into a uniform golden color and releasing an enticing aroma. Keep the heat high and fry for another minute or so until the entire hairtail is fully cooked and crispy. By using this frying method, we can maintain the shape of the hairtail while achieving a golden and crispy exterior with a tender interior. The aroma of the star anise during the frying process, along with the appropriate cooking time, enhances the flavor of the beer-Hairtail.
4.Next, return the previously removed star anise to the pan and add the pre-prepared green onion, ginger, garlic, and small chili peppers. Fry them together with the hairtail. When the aroma is released, continue by adding an appropriate amount of light soy sauce, light soy sauce, and rice vinegar. These seasonings will enhance the savory, sweet, and sour flavors of the dish. Then, add a moderate amount of beer. Beer has a great ability to remove fishiness and can make the hairtail even more delicious. After pouring in the beer, be careful not to use too high heat to prevent rapid evaporation and allow the flavor of the beer to penetrate the hairtail. During the cooking process, we need to add salt and sugar to adjust the taste. Additionally, add a small amount of oyster sauce to enhance the umami and complexity of the dish. Then, cover the pan and simmer for about ten minutes to allow the flavors to fully infuse into the hairtail. After simmering, open the lid and flip the hairtail to ensure that both sides are well seasoned. Then, continue cooking and gradually reduce the sauce until it reaches the desired thickness.
5.Once the sauce has thickened, we can carefully transfer the cooked beer-hairtail onto a plate. Arrange them neatly to maintain their overall shape and presentation. Now, it’s time to enjoy this delicious dish of beer-hairtail. With each bite, you’ll experience the fusion of the beer’s aroma with the tender texture of the fish, resulting in a flavorful and multi-layered taste. The combination of the fish’s freshness and the harmonious blend of seasonings creates a truly memorable culinary experience.
Tips:
1.Choosing fresh hairtail is the key to a successful dish. Fresh hairtail has tender flesh and a better texture. When selecting hairtail, it’s important to examine its appearance and smell. Fresh hairtail should have bright eyes, tight scales, and no unpleasant odor.
1.Choosing fresh hairtail is the key to a successful dish. Fresh hairtail has tender flesh and a better texture. When selecting hairtail, it’s important to examine its appearance and smell. Fresh hairtail should have bright eyes, tight scales, and no unpleasant odor.
2.When pan-frying the hairtail, it’s recommended to fry each side for approximately one minute. This will help achieve a crispy exterior and tender interior. It’s important to maintain the oil temperature at a moderate level, avoiding it from being too high, as this may lead to quick or overly browned frying. Additionally, it’s best to adjust the oil temperature to the appropriate level before adding the ingredients, ensuring even heat distribution throughout the food.
The beer-hairtail offers a rich and delicate texture that satisfies with every bite. The fish meat is tender and soft, infused with the malty aroma of beer, resulting in a robust and fragrant flavor. The bitterness of the beer contrasts perfectly with the deliciousness of the hairtail, creating a harmonious and layered experience while tasting. Overall, beer-hairtail is a dish that surprises and delights. It showcases the unique qualities of both beer and hairtail, while demonstrating their perfect harmony when combined.