No need for flour, this is the right way to fry salted fish so that it is crispy, does not fall apart, and the oil is anti-explosive

foto: YouTube/Nasyaa kitchen

Whole fish, perfectly crispy, delicious eaten with warm rice.

Brilio.net - There are many types of fish suitable for special home menus, one of which is peda fish. Traders don't only sell fresh versions of peda fish, but also peda that has been salted. Salted spicy fish is popular because it already has a savory taste, so there is no need to add a lot of spices before cooking this type of fish.

Spicy salted fish is usually fried until crispy before being served with warm rice. However, peda fish or other types of salted fish are at risk of being destroyed if they are fried directly in hot oil. That's why many people choose to coat it with flour first, whether wheat flour, rice, tapioca, or even cornstarch.

However, unlike netizens on the Nasyaa kitchen YouTube account, this woman explained that salted fish can still be whole when fried even without using flour, you know. Apart from that, the results of fried salted fish can also be crispy, you know. According to him, the secret is in the frying technique. Let's take a look at how on the next page.

First, prepare the fish, either salted spicy fish or other types of fish according to taste. The owner of the YouTube account Nasyaa kitchen explained that he usually soaks salted fish in salt water for 10 minutes so that the salty taste of the fish can be reduced.

While waiting, prepare a frying pan filled with cooking oil and heat it over medium stove heat. This oil must be hot. Otherwise, fried salted fish might fail to be crispy, you know.

photo: YouTube/Nasyaa kitchen

After soaking the salted fish in salt water for 10 minutes, rinse the fish again with clean water, then drain. You can also wipe the remaining water on the fish with kitchen tissue so that the oil doesn't explode when frying it later.

Next, fry the salted fish in preheated oil. Wait a few moments until the bottom of the fish is dry and browned. Then, the salted fish can be turned over. Waiting until the bottom is dry is the key so that the salted fish doesn't fall apart easily when fried. So, you don't need to add flour at all.

"After it is half cooked, we turn the fish over," emphasized the owner of the Nasyaa kitchen YouTube account, quoted by BrilioFood on Monday (1/4).

Continue frying until the whole salted fish is browned and crispy, finally remove and drain the salted fish.

photo: YouTube/Nasyaa kitchen

So, are you interested in trying this way of frying salted fish or do you have another method?

Salted fish must be stored properly so that its quality does not decrease and is free from mold. Here's how to store salted fish that you can practice at home.

1. Store in an airtight container.

Make sure salted fish is stored in an airtight container to prevent moisture from outside air from entering the storage container.

2. Use dry and clean containers.

Make sure the storage container and tools used to store salted fish are clean and dry before use. The moisture produced by a wet container can trigger mold growth.

3. Storage in a cool and dry place.

Store salted fish in a cool and dry place, such as a freezer or refrigerator. Avoid storing it in a damp place or exposed to direct sunlight.

4. Use of salt.

Make sure the salted fish has been salted with sufficient salt. Salt is a natural preservative that helps inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria.

5. Store in airtight packaging.

If possible, you can also use vacuum packaging to store salted fish. Storing in vacuum packaging can extend the shelf life of salted fish because air is sucked out of the packaging.

6. Periodic inspection.

Check salted fish periodically to ensure there are no signs of mold or other damage. If any part looks damaged, throw it away immediately so it doesn't damage other salted fish.

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