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Not many people know that this ingredient can actually get rid of catfish slime.

  3 Februari 2025 15:00

Brilio.net - Catfish is known as one type of fish that has many fans because of its delicious taste and affordable price. However, before being processed, there is one challenge that is often faced, namely cleaning its mucus which is quite a lot. The natural mucus in catfish does function to protect its body, but if not cleaned properly, it can make the texture of the fish feel slippery and fishy when cooked.

There are many ways to remove catfish slime , such as soaking it in vinegar water or rubbing its body with flour. This method is quite effective in reducing slime, but often there are still residues stuck to the surface of the fish. This can certainly make the cooking process less than optimal, because the remaining slime can affect the taste and aroma of the dish.

Therefore, it is important to know the right technique so that the catfish is completely clean from mucus before being processed. If you are confused, you can use a trick from Instagram user @atinbundadzakyabid in cleaning mucus on catfish. Through one of the videos uploaded, he admitted to only using one powerful ingredient, namely scouring ash.

how to get rid of catfish slime using rubbing ash  Instagram

photo: Instagram/@atinbundadzakyabid

As reported by BrilioFood from Instagram @atinbundadzakyabid on Monday (3/2), prepare some catfish first. After that, place them on a plate and sprinkle with a lot of scouring powder. While sprinkling, rub the surface of the catfish until the mucus sticks to the scouring powder.

how to get rid of catfish slime using rubbing ash  Instagram

photo: Instagram/@atinbundadzakyabid

The ash that has been mixed with mucus will usually clump. Well, you can do this process for several minutes until there is no mucus left on the surface of the catfish.

If it feels clean, immediately rinse the catfish with running water to remove the ash that sticks. Then don't forget to clean the stomach contents if the catfish is going to be processed.

how to get rid of catfish slime using rubbing ash  Instagram

photo: Instagram/@atinbundadzakyabid

Basically, rubbing catfish with scouring ash is one of the traditional ways that is quite effective in removing mucus that sticks to its surface. This is because scouring ash has a rough and abrasive texture, so it can help remove mucus that sticks to the fish's skin. When the fish is rubbed with ash, the coarse particles of the ash will work like a natural scrub that erodes the layer of mucus and dirt that is difficult to remove with plain water.

In addition, scouring ash also has moisture-absorbing properties, which helps reduce the level of mucus stickiness on the fish's body. Catfish mucus consists of proteins and mucus substances that tend to be sticky, and ash can absorb and bind these substances, making it easier to rinse and clean. This is why after using scouring ash, the fish feels rougher and not slippery to the touch.

Not only that, scouring ash also contains alkaline compounds such as calcium carbonate and other mineral compounds, which can help neutralize the fishy odor that often sticks to catfish. This content works by reducing the acidity level on the surface of the fish, which is one of the causes of the unpleasant odor. Thus, washing catfish using scouring ash not only removes mucus, but also helps reduce the distinctive fishy odor.

(brl/lea)

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