In the past, Stewed Mackerel was a common dish of fishermen. The dish is made from fresh Thai mackerel and tastes of salt and sweetness. The dish is created by boiling the mackerel in a big pot until the bones become tender.
Nutrition
Thai mackerel is high in Omega 3 which can reduce the risk of heart disease and blood problems. The fish bones contain calcium which strengthens bones and teeth.Ingredient
1 kg. fresh Thai mackerel
3 each coriander roots
10 each black peppers
2 tbsp. palm sugar
2 tsp. salt
½ cup pickled garlic liquid
½ cup tamarind juice
2 tbsp. dark soy sauce
4 – 5 cups water
2 each pickled garlics
5 – 10 red chillies
2 tbsp. sliced mature ginger
How-to
1. Gut and clean the mackerel.2. Pound the coriander roots and black peppers until well-blended and put in a bowl.
3. Add the palm sugar, salt, pickled garlic sauce, tamarind juice, dark soy sauce, water. Stir until well mixed.
4. Put the picked garlic, sliced ginger and red chilies on the mackerel.
5. Pour the mixture on the mackerel, and bring into a boil. Turn down the heat and keep simmering for 4 - 8 hours. Add water if the liquid begins dry out. It’s finished when the fish bones are soft.
