How to cook hairtail: 10 home-cooked recipes
Hairtail is a common seafood ingredient in coastal areas. The meat is tender and delicious and rich in nutrients. In the past 10 days, hot topics about hairtail on the Internet have mainly focused on healthy eating and home cooking. Here are 10 of the most popular ways to cook hairtail, along with detailed steps and nutritional comparisons.
1. Ranking of popular hairtail recipes

| Ranking | practice | heat index | Main features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Braised hairtail fish | 95% | Rich sauce flavor, home-cooked classic |
| 2 | Steamed hairtail fish | 88% | Original flavor, healthy and low fat |
| 3 | Pan-fried hairtail | 85% | Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, simple and quick |
| 4 | Sweet and sour hairtail fish | 82% | Sweet and sour, appetizing, suitable for all ages |
| 5 | Salt and pepper hairtail fish | 78% | Savory and crispy, great to drink with wine |
2. Detailed steps
1. Braised Hairtail Fish
Ingredients: 500g hairtail, appropriate amount of onion, ginger and garlic, 2 spoons of light soy sauce, 1 spoon of dark soy sauce, 1 spoon of cooking wine, 1 spoon of sugar
Steps:
1) Wash and cut hairtail into sections, marinate with cooking wine for 10 minutes
2) Heat the pan with cold oil and fry until both sides are golden brown
3) Add onion, ginger and garlic, sauté until fragrant, then pour in seasonings
4) Add water to cover the fish body and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes
5) Bring to high heat to collect the juice.
2. Steamed hairtail fish
Ingredients: 400g hairtail, appropriate amount of shredded ginger, 2 tablespoons steamed fish soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cooking wine
Steps:
1) Wash the hairtail and place on a plate, spread with shredded ginger
2) Pour in cooking wine, steam for 8 minutes after the water boils
3) Pour out the steamed water and top with steamed fish soy sauce
4) Finally, pour hot oil on it
3. Comparison of nutritional value
| practice | Calories (kcal/100g) | Protein(g) | Fat(g) | Suitable for the crowd |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braised hairtail fish | 198 | 18.5 | 12.3 | general population |
| Steamed hairtail fish | 122 | 20.1 | 5.2 | Weight loss people |
| Pan-fried hairtail | 210 | 17.8 | 15.6 | teenager |
4. Shopping and handling skills
1. When purchasing, check whether the fish eyes are clear and whether the gills are bright red.
2. The silver-white scales on the surface of fresh hairtail fish are complete and shiny.
3. When processing, remove the internal organs and intra-abdominal black membrane, which are the main sources of fishy smell.
4. It is best to defrost frozen hairtail in the refrigerator and defrost slowly.
5. Cooking Tips
1. When frying hairtail, you can use ginger to rub the pan to prevent sticking.
2. The steaming time of hairtail should not be too long, otherwise the meat will become old.
3. Braised hairtail fish can be stewed with some tofu to make it more nutritious.
4. You can thicken the gravy before pouring the sweet and sour hairtail fish for better effect.
Hairtail can be prepared in a variety of ways, which can not only meet the needs of different tastes, but also provide high-quality protein and Omega-3 fatty acids. It is recommended to consume it 1-2 times a week, and it is healthier to eat it with vegetables. I hope this article will help you make delicious hairtail dishes easily at home.
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