foto: YouTube/Dapur Bunda Keysha
Brilio.net - Fried salted fish is always appetizing, especially when served with chili sauce and fresh vegetables. However, many people feel that the salty taste is too strong. Even though it has been processed with various spices, the salty taste still dominates. This is natural because the process of salting salted fish for 2-3 days makes the salt really seep into the fish meat.
Usually, many people reduce the saltiness of salted fish by soaking it in salt water. The longer it is soaked, the saltiness of the fish decreases. But it turns out, there is another way that is simpler and more effective without the need for additional salt!
This method was shared by YouTuber Dapur Bunda Keysha. Curious about how to do it?
Reported from YouTube Dapur Bunda Keysha, you only need to use oil paper. Here's how:
1. Prepare the oil paper and position it upside down. The part with the thin plastic is placed at the bottom, while the full paper side is placed at the top.
2. Put the salted fish on oil paper, then wrap it. This type of paper is safe to use to reduce the salt content of the fish.
photo: YouTube/Keysha's Mother's Kitchen
3. Fold one side of the oil paper and leave the other side open so that water can enter the fish.
photo: YouTube/Keysha's Mother's Kitchen
4. Put the salted fish package into a container filled with room temperature boiled water. Press so that the fish is completely submerged.
5. Wait for 15-20 minutes.
photo: YouTube/Keysha's Mother's Kitchen
6. After that, lift and open the salted fish package, then rinse with plain water before draining.
According to Dapur Bunda Keysha, this method is effective for reducing the salt content in salted fish without eliminating its savory taste.
"After tasting it, the salty taste has decreased," he said.
photo: YouTube/Keysha's Mother's Kitchen
Interested in trying this method at home?
5 Related FAQs That Could Be Added:1. Why should you use oil paper, not regular paper?
Oil paper is safer because it does not contain ink like newspapers and can absorb salt well.
2. Can this method be applied to all types of salted fish?
Yes, this method can be used for various types of salted fish, such as anchovies, salted fish, or jambal roti fish.
3. How long can salted fish be soaked this way?
About 15-20 minutes is enough. If it is too long, the texture of the fish can become too soft.
4. Does this method remove the savory taste of salted fish?
No, this method only reduces excess salt content without eliminating the natural savory taste of salted fish.
5. Can this method be used for other foods that are too salty?
This method is more suitable for salted fish, but for other foods, you can try soaking it in plain boiled water or milk to reduce the excess saltiness.
(brl/tin)
