Brilio.net - When processing fish , like it or not, you have to clean the scales first. Scales cannot be consumed because they are difficult for the body to digest. On the other hand, cleaning fish scales is relatively easy. Remember, not all scales have a soft texture. If you do it carelessly, the fish's hard scales risk injuring your fingers.
Cleaning fish scales is generally done using special tools. If you don't have one, most people just rely on a kitchen knife to clean fish scales. Just rub the tip of the knife on the surface of the fish. But, make sure you do it carefully so it doesn't get on your hands.
But don't just use a knife, it turns out there are other tools that you can rely on to clean fish scales. An Instagram user @safaralles showed how to clean fish scales without the help of a knife or spoon.
Who cleans fish scales with a knife? Be careful, it's slippery and prone to being hit by the knife. "It's better to try using this method ," he wrote in the video caption, quoted by BrilioFood from Instagram @safaralles on Thursday (11/7).
photo: Instagram/@safaralles
Instead of using a knife, this netizen relies on kitchen waste, namely a used gallon lid. The method is fairly easy, the fish to be processed can be washed first. Don't forget to set aside the gills and stomach contents. Once done, place the fish on a flat, hard surface.
photo: Instagram/@safaralles
After that, rub the tip of the gallon lid against the surface of the fish. With one swipe, the hard-textured fish scales immediately fall off by themselves. He immediately rubbed the fish scales from the tail to the head. Do the same method to clean the fish scales on the other side.
photo: Instagram/@safaralles
If you feel it is clean enough, you can immediately rinse the fish with clean water. Do the rinsing process several times to ensure there is no dirt or scales left on the fish. How to do it more practically, right? It can be seen in the comments column of this video, several netizens gave various types of responses.
" Try using the inside, not the outside, to prevent the scales from scattering everywhere, then the grip will be stronger and won't get stuck, " wrote the Instagram account @echa_violia.
" If I'm not mistaken, you can also get hot water ," said the Instagram account @icikbos_pirlik.
" I use a jar lid ," said the Instagram account @lismiadini_.
" Using a spoon is easier ," wrote the Instagram account @yueliang489.