Brilio.net - Chicken intestines are often the choice of food ingredients that are processed into various delicious dishes such as satay, stir-fries, or fried foods. However, even though they have been boiled, chicken intestines often leave a fairly pungent fishy smell. This problem often makes some people reluctant to process them, even though with the right method, chicken intestines can be a delicious and appetizing dish.
The fishy smell of chicken intestines actually comes from the remains of dirt or body fluids that are still attached. If not handled properly, this aroma can affect the taste of the dish. Therefore, it is important to apply special tricks when cleaning it, such as using natural ingredients that can help eliminate the smell, without changing the texture of the intestines.
Processing chicken intestines to be free from fishy odor is not only about washing them until clean, but also involves additional steps such as soaking them in certain spices. With a combination of ingredients such as lime, salt, or spices, chicken intestines can be processed into a dish that is not only delicious, but also free from disturbing aromas. In addition to these ingredients, there are other ingredients that can be used to completely eliminate the fishy odor.
This ingredient was once used by the owner of the Instagram account @melizah21. Through one of the videos uploaded, she admitted to only using one simple ingredient, namely betel lime. Well, this betel lime contains a number of substances that can eliminate the fishy smell in the intestines to make it more delicious.
Effective tricks to remove the fishy smell of chicken intestines
Instagram/@melizah21
As reported by BrilioFood from Instagram @melizah21 on Tuesday (28/1), the first thing to do is prepare water in a pan and boil it until it boils. If so, put in the intestines that have been washed clean. Then pour in enough lime solution, stir until evenly distributed in the boiling water.
Effective tricks to remove the fishy smell of chicken intestines
Instagram/@melizah21
Next, boil the chicken intestines for a while until the water boils again. Then turn off the stove and let it sit for 5-10 minutes in a closed pan. Then, lift and drain the chicken intestines. At this stage, you can wash the chicken intestines thoroughly so that there is no lime water left on them.
Effective tricks to remove the fishy smell of chicken intestines
Instagram/@melizah21
Basically, boiling chicken intestines in lime water is effective in removing the fishy smell because lime has alkaline properties that can help neutralize acids and fats that are the main sources of unpleasant odors. In addition, lime also has the ability to break down the remaining dirt that is still stuck to the surface of the intestines, making it easier to clean. This process also helps tighten the texture of the intestines, making them more elastic and not easily destroyed when processed.
This video about the trick to eliminate the fishy smell of intestines immediately attracted attention. Among the more than 45 thousand viewers, there were many other Instagram users who then gave direct responses in the comments column. Most netizens even admitted that the trick was very useful to imitate.
"Thanks for the tips, my wife's intestines are her favorite," concluded Instagram @danirapalace.
"You must try this," wrote the Instagram account @ummubalqishaura.
"Thanks for the tips, sis, I'll try it sometime," said Instagram @bekti90_.
"I can't cook, I like to buy ready-made food, I got this tip and tried making it myself, aaahh," commented the Instagram account @febby_kamil.
"Thanks for the tips, sis," said Instagram @dapur_ammahanu.