Brilio.net - Processing fresh fish in the kitchen can be a challenge, especially when it comes to cleaning the scales. Although fish is a healthy and delicious source of protein, the process of cleaning the scales often makes many people reluctant to process it themselves. Sharp fish scales are not only difficult to remove , but can also spread throughout the kitchen and stick to places that are difficult to clean.
One of the main challenges in removing fish scales is ensuring that all scales are completely removed without damaging the fish flesh. This process requires good tools and techniques. Without the right tools, such as a scaler or fish scaler, the scales can come off unevenly or even scratch the fish flesh. Additionally, if not done correctly, the remaining scales can make the texture and taste of the dish unpleasant.
To overcome this challenge, there are some tricks that can help. You can try the trick from Instagram user @ummubalqishaura when cleaning fish scales. Through one of the videos uploaded, she admitted that she did not use any tools to clean fish scales. But there are kitchen ingredients that are relied on so that fish scales can be removed in one wipe.
As reported by BrilioFood from Instagram @ummubalqishaura on Thursday (5/12), the kitchen ingredient in question is cooking oil. To be more precise, he uses clean cooking oil that has been heated first. Well, this cooking oil will make fish scales easier to remove, especially if the scales are quite thin.
photo: Instagram/@ummubalqishaura
How to clean it, you can immediately put the fish on a strainer or heat-resistant tray. After that, immediately pour the hot oil over the entire surface of the fish, especially in areas full of scales. Usually the bottom of the head to the tail of the fish contains quite dense scales.
photo: Instagram/@ummubalqishaura
After pouring, immediately turn the fish over. Then pour the hot oil again. So it must be poured on each side of the fish. If so, let it sit for a while until the oil temperature drops and the fish can be safely touched by the skin.
photo: Instagram/@ummubalqishaura
Then rub the surface of the fish with your hands. Although the scales are soft and immediately disappear in one swipe, you should still use gloves so that there is no skin irritation. Well, continue rubbing the entire fish until the scales are completely lifted and cleaner. That way, the fish can be processed immediately.
This video about easy tricks to clean fish scales has received more than 308 thousand views. It is no wonder that many other Instagram users are interested and even flood the comments column with various responses. Not a few even admitted to being amazed by the trick because it is quite easy to practice.
"Thank you, Umm, for the knowledge. I once had the idea of buying frozen kurisi fish and it was the first time I cleaned the fish scales myself. It felt so good to be covered in fish scales," said Instagram @yovisca.
"Wow, this method is really easy, Mom," said Instagram user @mami_khayra28.
"This is a must practice, um," said Instagram @bekal_bunda_adels.
"The tips are always useful," wrote the Instagram account @rumahtehtia.
"Wow, yeah, thanks for the tips, sis," commented the Instagram account @sharajevoo.