Hello everyone! And hello to my Co-hivers! How are now and I hope we are doing well and productive Today. ☺️
today Saturday ,I want to share one of my simple breakfast meals—crispy fried tilapia. This is one of those dishes that doesn't need many ingredients or complicated cooking. As long as the fish is fresh, properly cleaned, seasoned well, and fried until crispy, you already have a delicious meal to enjoy with hot rice. ❤️
I usually like simple food, especially when I am cooking at home. Fried tilapia is one of my favorites because the outside becomes golden and crispy while the meat inside stays tasty and tender. Here is how I prepared it.
Ingredients:
Fresh tilapia
Salt
Cooking oil
A little flour or cornstarch (optional)
Water for cleaning the fish
Step 1: Clean the tilapia
First, I cleaned the fresh tilapia very well. I removed the scales, opened the belly, and took out the unwanted parts inside. I washed the fish several times with clean water to remove any remaining blood or dirt.
After washing, I let the fish drain for a while. It is important to remove as much water as possible because wet fish can cause the oil to splash when frying.
Step 2: Season the fish
After cleaning, I placed the tilapia on a plate and added enough salt. I rubbed the salt gently over both sides of the fish and also inside the belly.
I didn't use too many seasonings because I wanted to enjoy the natural taste of the tilapia. Sometimes, simple seasoning is already enough.
Step 3: Prepare the oil
Next, I prepared a frying pan and added enough cooking oil. I turned on the stove and waited until the oil became hot.
Before putting the fish in, I made sure that the oil was already hot enough. This helps the fish become crispy instead of absorbing too much oil.
Step 4: Fry the tilapia
I carefully placed the seasoned tilapia into the hot oil. I fried it over medium heat so the outside would not burn while the inside was still cooking.
I let one side cook until it became golden brown and crispy. Then I carefully turned the fish over and fried the other side. I avoided turning it too many times because the fish can easily break apart.
Step 5: Drain the excess oil
When both sides were already crispy and golden brown, I carefully removed the tilapia from the pan. I placed it on a plate lined with paper towel to help remove the excess oil.
The crispy sound and golden color already made me excited to eat! 😋
Step 6: Serve and enjoy
Finally, I transferred the crispy tilapia to a clean plate and served it with hot steamed rice. A little vinegar with chili or soy sauce on the side would also make it even more delicious.
This breakfast was very simple, but I really enjoyed it. Sometimes we don't need fancy meals to start the day. A plate of crispy tilapia, hot rice, and a good appetite are already enough to make a simple morning special. 🐟🍚❤️
I hope you will also try this easy recipe at home. Happy cooking and happy eating!
These photos are captured by my Android phone OPPO A15'S.
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