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Brilio.net - Eating fish can provide many benefits for the body. Reporting from webmd.com, fish is rich in vitamin B12, omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and so on. A number of nutrients from fish can help improve brain health, reduce the risk of heart disease, and improve blood circulation.
In order to eat fish often, but still save money, many people choose to cook it themselves at home. The reason is, buying fresh fish on the market is much more economical than cooked fish. You can also adjust your fish menu to suit your family's tastes at home, whether fried, grilled, steamed, etc.
However, when you buy fresh fish on the market, you automatically have to clean the scales yourself at home. Generally, weeding fish is done with a knife. But this method is known to make the dregs of the scales fly everywhere and make the kitchen messy.
Well, one Instagram user on the account @ummubalqishaura shared a trick for weeding fish so that the dregs of the fish scales don't fall apart. So, instead of using a knife, he explained that there was another, simpler tool to help weed the fish so the scales didn't fall apart.
"I often splash scales in my mouth on my face and the scales go everywhere," he wrote in an Instagram upload @ummubalqishaura, quoted by BrilioFood on Wednesday (24/4).
The trick for cleaning fish so that the scale pulp doesn't fall apart relies on 1 simple tool.
The tool used to weed this fish is a bottle cap. You can use plastic drink bottle caps as practiced by netizens on the Instagram account @ummubalqishaura.
photo: Instagram/@ummubalqishaura
To do this, simply place the bottle cap on the fish, then rub the fish with the bottle cap until the scales come off. Do the same thing to the other side of the fish's body. If the fish is clean from its scales, it means it is ready to be cooked into any menu you wish.
photo: Instagram/@ummubalqishaura
How about it, it's a really simple trick to weed fish so that the scales don't fall apart, isn't it? Taking a peek at @ummubalqishaura's Instagram upload which has been watched 500 thousand times, several netizens have left enthusiastic comments wanting to try this trick or share other tricks.
"I want to try the fish one. The problem is using a scary knife, I'm afraid of spraining it," said Instagram @ayu_said_family.
"You can also use a spoon," said Instagram @nenkkarlina.
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How to store fish so it doesn't smell fishy.
Fish is really suitable as a side dish at home. But, if you don't know how to store it, the fish might smell fishy even if it's only been stored for a few days, you know. Here's how to store fish so it doesn't smell fishy.
1. Clean the fish well.
Before storing, make sure to clean the fish thoroughly. Discard parts such as gills and intestines carefully, as these parts can be the main cause of the fishy smell. Rinse the fish with cold water after cleaning to remove any remaining blood or mucus.
2. Use salt or vinegar.
Before storing in the refrigerator or freezer, sprinkle with a little salt or dip the fish in a dilute vinegar solution (water and vinegar) for a few minutes. This can help reduce fishy odors before storage.
3. Dry the fish well.
Make sure the fish is completely dry before storing. Use paper towels or a clean cloth to absorb any moisture on the surface of the fish. Moisture can be a good environment for the growth of bacteria that produce fishy odors.
4. Store in an airtight container.
Store the fish in an airtight container or wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or a ziplock bag before placing it in the refrigerator or freezer. This helps prevent the fish smell from spreading to other foods and also prevents odors from entering the surrounding environment.
5. Storage at low temperature.
Store fish in the refrigerator or freezer at the appropriate temperature. Cold temperatures can slow the growth of bacteria and minimize the formation of fishy odors.
6. Use odor-absorbing materials.
Place natural odor-absorbing materials such as lime wedges, lemon wedges, or basil leaves around the fish when storing. These ingredients can help absorb unpleasant odors.
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