Brilio.net - Salted fish is one of the favorite cooking ingredients of most Indonesians. Apart from tasting delicious, salted fish is also easy to find out there. You can buy it at a relatively cheap price at mobile vegetable shops, markets and large supermarkets.
Even so, some people admit that they are reluctant to eat salted fish . Because the salty taste of this type of fish is very strong. As a result, when cooked, processed salted fish tastes too salty and cannot be enjoyed.
After investigating, the salty taste of salted fish can be reduced in a practical way. This was demonstrated by a netizen using TikTok @berbagidunia. In his video upload, he shows the appearance of a piece of salted fish which will be processed into a dish. Instead of cooking it directly with spices, he admitted that he processed the salted fish first to reduce the salty taste.
photo: TikTok/@berbagidunia
An effective way to reduce the salty taste of salted fish.
The processing method is easy, just pour hot water into a bowl containing salted fish. Make sure the amount of hot water used can soak all parts of the salted fish completely.
photo: TikTok/@berbagidunia
If so, add one kitchen spice, namely salt. You don't need a lot, just put 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a bowl. Stir then let the salted fish soak for a few moments.
"Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes," he said, quoted by BrilioFood from TikTok @berbagidunia on Sunday (3/3).
photo: TikTok/@berbagidunia
After soaking for 10 minutes, discard the soaking water. In a short time, the salty taste in salted fish decreases and even disappears. Not without reason, as reported by dkpp.bulelengkab.go.id, the salt content from high concentrations in salted fish flows to low concentrations in salt water.
The next process, just rinse the salted fish under running water. While rubbing gently to ensure there is no salt solution remaining on the entire surface of the salted fish.
photo: TikTok/@berbagidunia
Lastly, salted fish can be directly processed into various dishes according to taste. This way to reduce the salty taste of salted fish is very easy to imitate, right?
Several netizens also responded directly in the comments column of this video. Some even provide other tricks to reduce the salty taste of salted fish.
"Usually I use a micin. "Just wash it normally using micin water and it's not too salty," said the TikTok account @RuHi027.
"Sometimes I also use acid and then dry it in the sun so it tastes delicious, not fishy or salty," said the TikTok account @ayukekbabi_e.
How to store salted fish.
Storing salted fish properly is important to maintain its quality and prevent damage or spoilage. Here are several ways to store salted fish:
1. Storage area.
- Use an airtight container or airtight plastic bag to store salted fish.
- Make sure the container is clean and dry before use.
2. Selection of place.
- Store salted fish in a cool, dry place and protected from direct sunlight.
- Avoid storing salted fish in damp places because it can cause mold growth.
3. Packaging.
- Make sure salted fish is dried well before storing to avoid bacterial growth.
- Wrap the salted fish tightly in airtight paper or plastic to protect it from air and moisture.
4. Separation and storage.
- Separate salted fish by type and store them in separate containers to avoid the transfer of unwanted odors and flavors.
- Do not store salted fish together with other food ingredients, especially those that have a strong smell.
5. Use of salt.
- Salt is used as a natural preservative for salted fish. Make sure to use salt that is clean and free of additives.
6. Storage in the refrigerator or freezer.
- If possible, store salted fish in the refrigerator or freezer to extend its shelf life.
- Make sure the salted fish is wrapped tightly before putting it in the refrigerator or freezer.
7. Pay attention to shelf life.
- Salted fish generally has a certain shelf life. Make sure to consume it before the deadline to keep it fresh and delicious.
8. Periodic inspection.
- Periodically check the condition of stored salted fish to ensure there are no signs of damage or rot.
By following these steps, you can store salted fish well and maintain its quality for a longer time.