Hello everybody, it’s me, Dave, welcome to my recipe page. Today, we’re going to make a special dish, fried mojarra" (fried fish). It is one of my favorites food recipes. For mine, I am going to make it a bit tasty. This will be really delicious.
Fried mojarra" (fried fish) is one of the most well liked of recent trending meals in the world. It is easy, it is fast, it tastes yummy. It is appreciated by millions daily. They’re nice and they look wonderful. Fried mojarra" (fried fish) is something that I have loved my whole life.
The mojarra is undoubtedly one of the most desirable fish for Colombians — a fish with a unique and delicious flavor, which prepared fried tastes delicious. In which areas of the Colombian country is fried mojarra common? Be sure to dry it well to avoid problems with the hot oil. How to fry CRISPY Whole Fish / Mojarra Frita
To get started with this particular recipe, we have to first prepare a few ingredients. You can have fried mojarra" (fried fish) using 4 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you cook that.
The ingredients needed to make Fried mojarra" (fried fish):
- Prepare 1 whole cleaned tilapia or fish of choice
- Get Seafood seasoning of choice
- Take 1 bottle vegetable oil
- Take 1/2 Tsp Achote paste
Cover the fish in white flour. Mojarra Frita a la Mexicana (Tilapia a la Mexicana) In this dish fish is seasoned, lightly fried, and simmered in a very light sauce (if it can be called that), I am not a fan of whole tilapia, my mother really enjoys it and many Mexicans love tilapia (which they call "Mojarra" pronounced "mo-ha-ra" but you got to roll the "r") A los amantes del pescado esta receta les va a encantar esta facil y deliciosa y especial para esta temporada de cuaresma, recuerda suscribirte al canal si es que te gustan mis videos. The name "mojarra" actually describes a family of saltwater fish (Gerreidae). But the word is also used in Latin America to describe freshwater cichlids, including tilapia.
Steps to make Fried mojarra" (fried fish):
- Start by filling a large pot with oil heating to 350 degrees.
- Wash your fish thoroughly pat down with paper towels after to absorb all the water, (you don't want any water on fish)
- Now make some slices on the side of fish going down gently to the bone
- Now lightly season as desired. And gently rub into cut cavities with achote paste.
- Check oil temperature, slowly insert fish, depending on weight I fried mine between 7-10 minutes,, when cooked thoroughly drain onto a sheet pan with rack.. serve with your side condiments! I made Mexican rice and used my fire roasted salsa recipe and garnished with lines! Enjoy!!
The name "mojarra" actually describes a family of saltwater fish (Gerreidae). But the word is also used in Latin America to describe freshwater cichlids, including tilapia. One of the most popular fish used in Colombia for this recipe is called "mojarra", a small, tropical fish that is found in the Caribbean and South America and very similar in taste to tilapia, which is what I usually use here in the US. Rinse the fish in cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Season the fish inside and out with salt and pepper.
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