Brilio.net - Fish has become one of the food ingredients that is often chosen as a daily menu. Rich in protein and omega-3 fatty acids, fish is not only healthy but also has a delicious taste. From freshwater fish to sea fish, the variety of fish types available allows for various culinary creations that can be adjusted to the taste and nutritional needs of the family.
On the other hand, fish can be cooked with all cooking methods. But one of the most practical ways to process fish is by frying it. This process does not require much time and additional ingredients.
Frying fish also allows the natural flavor of the fish to be preserved and the texture is crispy on the outside. With just a little salt and simple seasoning, fried fish can be a satisfying main course.
Unfortunately, although it seems easy at first glance, frying fish still has its own challenges. Frying fish can make the oil smell rancid and fishy. So to overcome this, most people will add special ingredients to fry fish. For example, by putting ginger or garlic in the oil.
But besides these two ingredients, there are other ingredients that are more effective in reducing the fishy smell and preventing the oil from going rancid. An Instagram user @ummubalqishaura once revealed it through one of the videos she uploaded. She admitted that she actually used leaf spices.
As reported by BrilioFood from Instagram @ummubalqishaura on Monday (11/25), the leaf spice in question is curry leaves. Well, these curry leaves have natural deodorizing properties that are useful in cooking. It is also useful for eliminating unpleasant odors such as fishy odors in fish.
photo: Instagram/@ummubalqishaura
Well, when you want to fry fish, you can heat the oil first. After that, put in the fish to be fried. Only then, sprinkle the oil with a few curry leaves.
photo: Instagram/@ummubalqishaura
Next, fry the fish together with the curry leaves. When it starts to cook, turn the fish over and fry until it is completely cooked. After that, remove and drain the fish.
Well, besides removing the fishy smell from the fish, these curry leaves also make the oil not smell rancid, you know. That way, you can reuse the oil if it is still clean.
photo: Instagram/@ummubalqishaura
Since it was uploaded on Thursday (11/21), the video about the fish frying trick has been watched more than 102 thousand times. Who would have thought, many other Instagram users then gave direct responses in the comments column. Some of them admitted that curry leaves can always make food more delicious.
" The aroma of curry leaves makes you want to eat ," said Instagram @vhe.veronicaa.
" Wow, this is new knowledge ," said Instagram @ummuarkhanara__.
" I've never cooked with curry leaves. I'm curious to try it ," wrote the Instagram account @glen_pasaribu.
" Wow, thank you for the knowledge ," said Instagram @indahhibrahim89.
" Want to fry chicken, fish, seafood or even anchovies, give it curry leaves, it's delicious and smells really good ," commented the Instagram account @lizhaazizah02.