Brilio.net - There are various choices of side dishes to cook at home, one of which is free-range chicken . Free-range chicken is suitable for making opor, fried chicken, grilled chicken and other dishes. However, compared to broiler or domestic chickens, free-range chickens are known to have a fishier aroma.
The fishy smell in chicken generally comes from residual blood or fat that is still attached. That's why it's important to know the trick to remove the fishy smell from free-range chicken before cooking, so that there is no fishy smell left behind when the dish is ready.
One effective trick to get rid of the fishy smell of free-range chicken can be done by smearing vinegar all over the chicken pieces. However, if you don't have a stock of vinegar at home, don't rush to the market just yet because there are other tricks that are no less simple.
TikTok account user @mommyandzeva shared a trick to get rid of the fishy smell of free-range chickens, which she often practices at home. He has two types of tricks to get rid of fish that are really simple to practice without needing vinegar.
"These two methods can get rid of the fishy smell, just use it according to cooking needs," he wrote in a TikTok upload @mommyandzeva, quoted by BrilioFood on Friday (3/5).
The trick to getting rid of the fishy smell of free-range chicken only uses 2 kitchen ingredients.
The first trick, first prepare the free-range chicken pieces in a container. Then, mix the chicken with lime juice and salt. For a total of 1 free-range chicken, you can use 2 to 3 limes and 2 tablespoons of salt. Yup, those are the two main kitchen ingredients to practice this trick to get rid of the fishy smell of free-range chicken.
Stir until the lime and salt are distributed throughout the chicken pieces. Next, let it sit for 5 minutes and rinse the free-range chicken with running water until clean.
The owner of the TikTok account @mommyandzeva explained that this trick to get rid of the fishy smell is suitable for free-range chicken which will be processed into fried chicken or chicken with soup.
photo: TikTok/@mommyandzeva
Meanwhile for the second trick, you don't need special kitchen ingredients to get rid of the fishy smell. Simply place the free-range chicken pieces into the pan, then fill with water until all parts of the chicken are completely submerged. Cook using the blanching or boiling technique for 3 to 4 minutes.
After that, discard the boiled water and rinse the free-range chicken with clean water before cooking. This trick to get rid of the fishy smell of old free-range chicken is suitable for cooking soupy dishes only.
photo: TikTok/@mommyandzeva
Wow, from now on you don't need to worry about free-range chicken still smelling fishy after cooking, right? Taking a peek at @mommyandzeva's TikTok upload, apart from having been watched 50 thousand times, several netizens have left enthusiastic comments about this trick or shared other tricks to get rid of the fishy smell of chicken.
"I used the first method, bro. Use lime and salt. There's no fishy smell from the chicken at all," wrote TikTok @Gitgitgut.
"Used the second one but I also added tamarind. The fishiness disappeared plus the meat became soft," said TikTok @RIK.
"If the chicken is fresh, don't use lime, it's not fishy, but if it's fishy, other than lime, then rinse it with water and smear it with salt, then rinse it clean and the fishiness disappears," explained TikTok @J.
Benefits of consuming free-range chicken for beauty.
Eating free-range chicken can provide several beauty benefits because of its good nutritional content. Here are some of the benefits.
1. Proteins.
Free-range chicken is rich in protein, which is the main building material for skin, hair and nail tissue. Protein helps repair and renew skin cells, thereby keeping skin healthy and radiant.
2. Vitamins and minerals.
Free-range chicken also contains various vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B complex, vitamin E, iron and zinc. These vitamins and minerals are important for healthy skin and hair. For example, vitamin E can protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals, while iron helps in the formation of red blood cells which transport oxygen throughout the body, including to the skin.
3. Collagen.
Free-range chicken also contains collagen, a structural protein that is important for skin firmness and moisture. Regular consumption of collagen can help increase skin elasticity and reduce signs of aging.
4. Healthy fatty acids.
Free-range chicken tends to be lower in saturated fat than regular chicken, and contains more healthy fatty acids, such as omega-3 and omega-6. These healthy fatty acids help maintain skin moisture and reduce inflammation, which can help reduce skin problems such as acne and eczema.
5. Collagen.
Free-range chicken also contains collagen, which is important for skin firmness and joint health. Collagen helps maintain skin elasticity and reduces wrinkles.
However, it is important to remember that these benefits will be more pronounced if free-range chicken is consumed in a balanced diet, including a combination of other foods that are rich in nutrients to support overall health and beauty.