You may have experienced, shopping for fresh, but when you get home it turns out to be less fresh . It will bring disease if the shrimp has started to rot.
One of the main causes of shrimp being less fresh is a long distribution chain and improper handling during the shipping process. Shrimp must be stored at very low temperatures to maintain their freshness. However, there are often violations of storage procedures or delays in shipping that cause shrimp to lose their quality before they reach consumers. In addition, shrimp that have been frozen and thawed repeatedly can also experience significant quality degradation.
Not only that, the lack of awareness and knowledge of buyers in choosing fresh shrimp also plays a role. Many people do not know how to recognize fresh shrimp from those that are no longer suitable for consumption. Fresh shrimp have certain characteristics, such as a fresh sea aroma, a chewy texture, and a bright color.
Well, if you have already bought shrimp that is not fresh, you should pay attention to how to process it. Because, shrimp that is not fresh can cause certain effects on people who consume it, such as allergies or itching. To minimize the occurrence of this allergy, you can apply several tricks in processing shrimp that is not fresh.
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As reported by BrilioFood from Instagram @ummubalqishaura on Wednesday (2/10), the first thing to do is clean the shrimp. Remove the dirt on the back of the shrimp. Then if there is a part of the shrimp that has started to turn green, cut it and throw it away.
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Next, rinse the shrimp with clean water. Then place it in a basin and fill it with water until it is submerged. After that, add 1 tbsp of salt and stir, soak the shrimp in this salt water for 10-15 minutes.
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Once done, drain and rinse thoroughly. Then put it back in the bowl and marinate the shrimp. He uses two spices, namely ginger and turmeric powder. Stir and let stand for a few minutes. Well, the marinated shrimp can be cooked immediately. "Turmeric and ginger contain compounds that are anti-inflammatory and strong antioxidants, so they can reduce itching in shrimp that are no longer fresh," explained Instagram @ummubalqishaura.