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Brilio.net - Catfish has long been a favorite side dish for many people. In addition to its affordable price, this fish is also easy to find and can be processed into various delicious dishes. Its soft meat and high nutritional content make it a good choice for everyday menus. No wonder, catfish is often served on the dining table.
Among the many menus, one of the most popular ways to process catfish is by frying it. This technique makes the catfish taste even more savory with a crispy outer texture and a soft inside. Coupled with chili sauce and fresh vegetables, fried catfish becomes an appetizing dish and is always addictive.
But making fried catfish is not an easy matter. Many people get less than satisfactory results when making catfish. Not without reason, because, this catfish can break or bend its shape when fried. Therefore, some people often choose to coat the surface of the fish with flour to make it stronger.
Unfortunately, using flour with the wrong measurements can also make the shape of the catfish not straight when fried. In addition, the taste of the catfish will certainly change. It is no wonder that many people use other tricks in frying catfish to keep it straight.
Luckily, an Instagram user @ayuyuliana61 once revealed another way to fry catfish so that it stays straight. Instead of using flour, she relies on one kitchen tool. As reported by BrilioFood from Instagram @ayuyuliana61 on Tuesday (4/2), the kitchen tool in question is a satay skewer.
how to fry catfish so it's straight
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So, just prepare fresh catfish. Then beat or squeeze the catfish's body gently to relax its muscles. This helps reduce the tendency of the fish to bend when exposed to hot oil. Then clean the catfish, then soak the fish in salt water or lime juice for a few minutes to make the meat more relaxed.
how to fry catfish so it's straight
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After that, marinate with spices for a few minutes. Then, pierce the inside of the catfish with a skewer from the top (head) to the tip or tail of the fish. Make sure the position of the skewer is in the middle so that the fish becomes more sturdy.
how to fry catfish so it's straight
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Next, heat the oil in a frying pan. Use a large frying pan so that all the fish can be completely submerged later. Then, put in the catfish that has been skewered. When frying, make sure the oil in the pan is really hot before putting in the fish. Use enough oil so that the fish can be partially submerged and cooked evenly.
If the bottom of the fish is cooked, don't forget to turn it over and fry it until it's perfectly cooked. After that, remove and drain the catfish if it's crispy. This way, the catfish will cook with a crispy texture without curving, making it more attractive when served.
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