Smashed Fish Jerky (Shad jerky pepper)

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu provides a plant-based protein alternative, while chicken is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: coconut aminos

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Coconut aminos are lower in sodium, while liquid aminos are often cheaper.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed, while white sugar is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

Catch the shad fish.

Fillet the shad fish.

Air dry the shad for 24 to 78 hours depending on the temperature outside.

If not used immediately, freeze the dried shad.

Thaw the frozen shad before cooking.

Barbecue the dried fillet until fully cooked and crispy on the outside.

Allow the fish to cool slightly after barbecuing.

Chop the barbecued fish into smaller pieces.

Chop the ginger, lemongrass, and herbs to be added to the fish.

Mix all the chopped ingredients together.

Optionally, place the mixture into a mortar and pestle to smash them together for enhanced flavor.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

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