The trick to frying fish without smell, non-stick, and non-bursting oil, makes your mother-in-law praise you

foto: Facebook/Dapur MakPitry

An easy way and the ingredients are easy to get.

Brilio.net - Fish is a source of high-quality protein that is rich in omega-3 and other essential nutrients. Although it can be processed in various ways such as grilled, steamed, or cooked in soup, frying fish is still a favorite cooking method for many people. The crispy texture on the outside but still juicy on the inside makes fried fish always appetizing.

However, frying fish often leaves some obstacles. Splashing oil can make you nervous while cooking, not to mention the fishy smell that lingers in the kitchen for days. Plus, fish meat that sticks to the pan can make the appearance of the dish less attractive. But don't worry, there are some simple tricks that can solve this problem.

Facebook user Dapur MakPitry shared a proven effective fish frying tip that was praised by her mother-in-law. This method only requires three simple ingredients that are definitely in the kitchen: 1 tablespoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of flour, and lime.

"My mother-in-law praised me because I fried fish this way," said the Facebook user opening the video, as quoted by BrilioFood from the Dapur MakPitry Facebook account, Tuesday (21/1).

The first step, add 1 tablespoon of salt into the hot oil, then followed by 1 tablespoon of flour.

photo: Facebook/Dapur MakPitry

"Then put in the fish you want to fry, which must have been marinated," he added.

photo: Facebook/Dapur MakPitry

Shortly after that, the fish being fried is given slices of lime.

photo: Facebook/Dapur MakPitry

"This way, fried fish is guaranteed to be odor-free, non-sticky, and non-bursting," concluded the account user.

photo: Facebook/Dapur MakPitry

photo: Facebook/Dapur MakPitry

Before frying, proper marination is essential to get optimal results. Marinate the fish in spices such as finely ground garlic, turmeric, and salt for at least 30 minutes. These spices not only reduce the fishy smell but also give a more savory taste to the fish meat.

Add a little lime juice or vinegar to the marinade to help neutralize the fishy smell and make the fish meat more compact. But remember, do not soak the fish in the acid solution for too long because it can make the meat texture soft.

Choosing the right cooking oil and temperature setting is also the key to successfully frying fish. Use good quality cooking oil with a high smoke point. Make sure the oil is really hot before adding the fish, but don't let it get too hot to the point of smoking.

The way to check the ideal oil temperature is to insert the tip of a wooden chopstick into the oil. If small bubbles appear around the chopstick, the oil is ready to use. Keep the heat on medium so that the fish cooks evenly and does not burn on the outside but is raw on the inside.

By applying the tips above, frying fish is no longer a troublesome cooking activity. The result is definitely crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, without the annoying fishy smell. Perfect to serve to family, including mother-in-law who is guaranteed to give praise for the delicious cooking results.

(brl/tin)