Instead of using lime, this is a way to remove mucus and the fishy smell of eels using 1 kitchen ingredient

foto: YouTube/Mamak Ina Oke

So that the end result is that the eel is delicious to eat.

Brilio.net - Eels are one of the freshwater fish that are often found in Indonesia. Even though the shape is slightly different from other types of freshwater fish, eels are popular because of their delicious taste and crunchy texture after frying.

Many people process eels into home-style food. Not a few also process eel into a crispy and crunchy snack. However, before being processed into appetizing food, eels usually have to be cleaned of sticky mucus first.

The process of cleaning eel mucus is quite difficult, because the mucus has stuck to the skin so it is difficult to remove if just cleaned with running water. Therefore, many are reluctant to process eels themselves because the process is complicated and time consuming. Apart from that, if the mucus is not washed thoroughly, it will also produce bitter eel preparations.

Finally, a number of people choose to use additional ingredients to remove mucus from eels, namely by using lime juice. Apart from lime, quite a few people also squeeze eels with starfruit to remove the mucus.

Apart from using these two ingredients, it turns out there are other, more practical ways to remove eel mucus, you know. How to get rid of the mucus and fishy smell of eels was shared by a netizen via Mamak Ina Oke's YouTube channel.

photo: YouTube/Mamak Ina Okay

"How to remove mucus and the fishy smell from eels. It's easy, just mix the washed eels with wheat flour," he said, as reported by BrilioFood on Tuesday (20/2).

photo: YouTube/Mamak Ina Okay

Instead of using lime or star fruit, he actually uses a kitchen ingredient that is easy to get, namely wheat flour. First of all, wash the eel thoroughly with running water then drain it. After that, pour in enough flour and stir until the flour sticks evenly to the entire surface of the eel.

photo: YouTube/Mamak Ina Okay

Then let the eels coated in flour rest for 30 minutes. It is believed that wheat flour can absorb the mucus on the surface of the eel. Not only that, wheat flour will also absorb the fishy smell of the eels. After leaving it for 30 minutes, rinse the eel again with running water until it is completely clean.

photo: YouTube/Mamak Ina Okay

As a result, the eel looks clean and rough. The surface is no longer slippery and the fishy smell also disappears. The eels are ready to be processed into various delicious and addictive dishes.

"The eel becomes really rough and the fishy smell also disappears," he said.

The way to get rid of the mucus and fishy smell of eels shared by this YouTube user is quite easy to practice at home. You can also use simple kitchen ingredients such as wheat flour to clean eels before processing them into side dishes and snacks at home.

Eels have several benefits for health and beauty. Here are some of the benefits of eels:

1. Source of protein.

Eel contains high protein which is important for the growth and maintenance of body tissue.

2. Omega-3 fatty acids.

The omega-3 fatty acid content in eels can support heart and nervous system health.

3. Calcium and phosphorus.

The calcium and phosphorus in eels help build and maintain strong bones and teeth.

4. Iron.

Eel is also a source of iron, which is important for oxygen transport in the blood.

5. Collagen.

Eel contains collagen, an important structural protein that supports healthy skin, hair and nails.

6. Antioxidants.

Some of the antioxidant compounds in eels can help fight free radicals and support the immune system.

7. Wound recovery.

Some traditional cultures use eel mucus to help heal wounds and speed up the cell regeneration process.

1. Skin health.

The collagen in eels can help maintain skin elasticity and moisture, reducing wrinkles and fine lines.

2. Hair and nails.

The nutritional content such as protein, vitamins and minerals can support hair growth and strengthen nails.

3. Antiaging.

Omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants can help fight signs of aging, such as wrinkles and loss of skin elasticity.

4. Anti-inflammatory.

Some components of eel have anti-inflammatory properties, which can help relieve inflammation of the skin.

5. Skin brightening.

The nutritional content in eel can have a brightening effect on the skin, making it look more radiant.

Although eels have a number of health and beauty benefits, it is always advisable to consult a health professional before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.