How to Cook Catfish: Popular Practices and Practical Tips on the Internet
Recently, the cooking method of catfish has sparked heated discussions on major social platforms and food communities. Combining the hot topic data of the entire Internet in the past 10 days, we have compiled a structured guide covering the classic cooking methods, nutritional value and purchasing tips of catfish to help you easily make delicious catfish dishes.
1. Top 5 most popular catfish recipes on the Internet (data from the past 10 days)

| Ranking | Practice name | heat index | Core features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sauerkraut Stewed Catfish | 9.8 | Hot and sour, appetizing, fresh soup and tender meat |
| 2 | Braised Catfish | 9.5 | Rich sauce flavor, the first choice for home cooking |
| 3 | Garlic Grilled Catfish | 9.2 | Garlic is fragrant, removes fishy smell and enhances freshness |
| 4 | Steamed catfish | 8.7 | Original flavor, healthy and low fat |
| 5 | Catfish and Tofu Pot | 8.5 | Complementary nutrition, suitable for all ages |
2. Key steps in catfish processing
1.To remove mucus:Use 70℃ hot water to scald the fish and scrape behind it, or rub it with salt and rinse.
2.Removal line:There is a white gland on each side of the fish body, which needs to be completely removed
3.Knife modification tips:The thick meat on the back is cut diagonally to make it easier to savor the flavor.
4.Pickle:It is recommended to marinate with cooking wine + ginger slices + green onions for 15 minutes
3. Detailed analysis of popular practices
| practice | Essential ingredients | cooking time | Key Tips |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sauerkraut Stewed Catfish | 200g pickled sauerkraut, 10 wild sansho peppers | 25 minutes | Fry the sauerkraut first and then add the stock |
| Braised Catfish | 2 tablespoons bean paste, half a can of beer | 20 minutes | Boil with beer instead of water |
| Garlic Grilled Catfish | 10 heads of garlic, 1 spoon of oyster sauce | 18 minutes | Fry the garlic cloves until golden and then cook the fish |
4. Comparison of nutritional value (edible portion per 100g)
| Nutritional information | catfish | grass carp | carp |
|---|---|---|---|
| protein | 17.3g | 17.7g | 17.6g |
| fat | 3.7g | 2.6g | 4.1g |
| Selenium content | 27.5μg | 15.4μg | 12.8μg |
5. Tips for purchasing fresh catfish
1.Look at the vitality:Choose individuals that swim actively in the pool
2.Observation of body surface:The mucus is transparent, non-yellowing and undamaged
3.Check the abdomen:It should be elastic when pressed and not dented
4.Smell:Normal earthy smell, no rancid smell
6. Netizens’ recommendations for innovative ways to eat
•Air fryer version:Cut into pieces, marinate and fry at 180°C for 12 minutes. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
•Thai Lemon Catfish:Add lemongrass, lime juice and fish sauce and steam
•Catfish hotpot:Sliced into thin slices and boiled, served with special dipping sauce
According to the actual measurement data of food blogger @ Chef 小美, catfish has a satisfaction rate of 92% after being properly processed. Its rich omega-3 fatty acid content (containing 0.5g per 100g) is especially suitable for pregnant women and middle-aged and elderly people. It is recommended to consume it 1-2 times a week to balance deliciousness and health.
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