How to make preserved egg and lean meat porridge without being fishy? Popular tips from all over the internet are revealed
In the past 10 days, the topic of "Methods to remove fishy smell from preserved egg and lean meat porridge" has soared in popularity on major social platforms and food forums. Many netizens have shared their own exclusive secret recipes. We have compiled the most practical tips on the Internet to help you easily solve the fishy smell problem.
1. Why does preserved egg and lean meat porridge smell fishy?

To solve the fishy smell problem, you first need to understand the source of the fishy smell. According to discussions among netizens and suggestions from experts, the fishy smell mainly comes from the following aspects:
| Source of fishy smell | Proportion | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| The ammonia smell of preserved eggs | 45% | Cooking in advance |
| The fishy smell of lean meat | 35% | fully marinated |
| Improper handling of porridge base | 15% | Add ginger slices |
| other factors | 5% | Seasoning Tips |
2. Key steps in processing preserved eggs
According to the tutorial shared by the food blogger @ Kitchen Skills Xiaodangjia, correct handling of preserved eggs is the key:
1. Choose high-quality preserved eggs: Choose preserved eggs with intact shells and no peculiar smell.
2. Steam to remove ammonia smell: Steam preserved eggs for 10 minutes to effectively remove ammonia smell
3. Ding skills: Dice after steaming, which is easier to operate than cutting raw.
3. Complete guide to processing lean meat
Many Michelin chefs shared professional methods for removing fishy smell in recent live broadcasts:
| steps | time | Material | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soak in water | 30 minutes | ice water | Remove blood and water |
| Marinate with cooking wine | 15 minutes | Cooking wine + ginger slices | Remove fishy smell and increase aroma |
| Starch grabbing and mixing | 5 minutes | corn starch | Lock in moisture |
4. Disclosure of porridge cooking techniques
1. Rice to water ratio: 1:8 is most suitable, the porridge base is denser
2. Add ginger slices: 3-5 slices of ginger are the magic weapon for removing fishy smell.
3. Heat control: Bring to a boil over high heat, then turn to low heat and simmer for 40 minutes
5. Golden ratio of seasoning
According to the user votes of the Food APP in the past 10 days, the most popular seasoning options are:
| Seasoning | Dosage (500g porridge) | Add timing |
|---|---|---|
| salt | 3g | last 5 minutes |
| white pepper | 1g | After turning off the fire |
| sesame oil | 5ml | Before serving |
| chopped green onion | Appropriate amount | After loading |
6. Five tricks for removing fishy smell that netizens have tested to be effective
1. Add a little tangerine peel (0.5g) and cook together to remove the fishy smell and increase the aroma.
2. Use chicken broth instead of water to cook the porridge base to enhance the overall umami flavor.
3. Soak the preserved eggs in tea for 10 minutes to remove the odor.
4. Blanch the lean meat first and then pickle it to ensure double removal of fishy smell.
5. Finally, pour a little lemon juice (2ml) to freshen and relieve greasiness.
7. Analysis of common failure causes
Based on the recent 500 related discussions on food forums, we have compiled the main reasons for failure:
| Reason for failure | Proportion | solution |
|---|---|---|
| Preserved eggs are not processed | 38% | Be sure to steam it first |
| Lean meat not marinated enough | 29% | Extend marinating time |
| Improper heat | 18% | Control the heat and simmer slowly |
| Seasoned too early | 15% | final seasoning |
8. Upgraded version of preserved egg and lean meat porridge recipe
Based on the suggestions of many food bloggers, the following upgraded recipes are recommended:
1. Add 2 scallops to enhance the flavor
2. Use fragrant rice instead of regular rice
3. Finally, sprinkle with fried minced garlic to add texture.
4. Pair with chopped fried dough sticks to increase the taste
Master these tips and you'll be sure to make preserved egg and lean meat porridge that's not fishy and delicious. Go and try these methods that are hotly discussed all over the internet!
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