Brilio.net - In Indonesia, there are many types of fish that are easy to get, one of which is milkfish. This fish is easy to find because it can be cultivated in fresh water, brackish water, or sea water.
Milkfish has many benefits for the body. According to nutrifox.com, 3 ounces of milkfish contain 55% protein and 41% fat, where some of the fat is omega-3 which is good for health.
Despite its many benefits, many people still avoid milkfish . This is because the small bones are difficult to clean. When consumed, these bones often get stuck in the throat and cause discomfort.
To serve milkfish, some people usually choose to cook it with a pressure cooker first to soften the small bones, making it safer to eat. In addition, there are also those who choose to remove the bones, although this method is quite troublesome and time-consuming.
But did you know? Milkfish can be cooked without having to pressure-cook it or remove the bones first. A TikTok user, @farida_khanza1, once shared a trick for frying milkfish so that the fine bones can be destroyed.
As reported by BrilioFood on Wednesday (6/11), there are several steps that need to be done first before the fish is ready to be fried. So first, prepare the fish that has been cleaned of scales. Then pull the fish between the tail and head until the bones make a 'crack' sound. According to TikTok user @farida_khanza1, this serves to gather the fish bones in the middle.
Once done, cut the fish meat. Make the cuts close together. The depth should be enough until the knife touches the middle fish bone.
photo: TikTok/@farida_khanza1
"This way, the fine bones inside the milkfish are no longer felt. Because they have been cut into small pieces and when fried, the bones will blend with the meat," said TikTok @farida_khanza1.
Next, prepare the oil that is already in the pan. Just use a little oil so that the fish meat does not stick. Then heat the oil. Do not put the fish in if the oil is not hot, because then the fish meat can stick and fall apart.
photo: TikTok/@farida_khanza1
While heating the oil, coat the fish with marinade. You can use instant seasoning or homemade seasoning for marinade. In the video, TikTok user @farida_khanza1 uses marinade made from salt, garlic, coriander, and turmeric that are finely ground.
After marinating, immediately put the fish into the frying pan. Fry both sides, until cooked and dry. When frying, do not turn the fish too often because it will fall apart.
photo: TikTok/@farida_khanza1
When it is dry and cooked, immediately lift and drain the fish. Well, the results of fried milkfish like this look delicious and appetizing. You also don't need to worry anymore because the fine bones have melted with the meat during the frying process. That way, the bones will not stab or get stuck in the throat when swallowed.
photo: TikTok/@farida_khanza1