foto: TikTok/@farida_khanza1
Brilio.net - Milkfish is one type of fish that is easily found in Indonesia. This type of fish can be cultivated in fresh water, brackish water, and even sea water, making it easily accessible and often used as a daily food menu.
In addition to its savory taste, milkfish is also rich in benefits for the body. Reported from nutrifox.com, in 3 ounces of milkfish contains 55% protein and 41% fat, where most of the fat is omega-3 which is good for heart and brain health.
Despite its rich nutrition, many people are still hesitant to consume milkfish. The reason? Its many small bones that are difficult to remove. When consumed, these bones often get stuck in the throat and cause discomfort.
To overcome this problem, milkfish is usually processed by pressure cooking so that the bones are soft or the bones are removed one by one before being cooked. Unfortunately, both of these methods are quite troublesome and time-consuming.
In fact, there is a more practical trick! A TikTok user, @farida_khanza1, once shared how to fry milkfish so that the fine bones can be destroyed without having to pressure-cook or remove them first. Curious? Check out the steps below!
As reported by BrilioFood , there are several steps that need to be done first before the fish is ready to be fried. So first, prepare the fish that has been cleaned of scales. Then pull the fish between the tail and head until the bones make a 'crack' sound. According to TikTok user @farida_khanza1, this serves to gather the fish bones in the middle.
Once done, cut the fish meat. Make the cuts close together. The depth should be enough until the knife touches the middle fish bone.
photo: TikTok/@farida_khanza1
"This way, the fine bones inside the milkfish are no longer felt. Because they have been cut into small pieces and when fried, the bones will blend with the meat," said TikTok @farida_khanza1.
Next, prepare the oil that is already in the pan. Just use a little oil so that the fish meat does not stick. Then heat the oil. Do not put the fish in if the oil is not hot, because then the fish meat can stick and fall apart.
photo: TikTok/@farida_khanza1
While heating the oil, coat the fish with marinade. You can use instant seasoning or homemade seasoning for marinade. In the video, TikTok user @farida_khanza1 uses marinade made from salt, garlic, coriander, and turmeric that are finely ground.
After marinating, immediately put the fish into the frying pan. Fry both sides, until cooked and dry. When frying, do not turn the fish too often because it will fall apart.
photo: TikTok/@farida_khanza1
When it is dry and cooked, immediately lift and drain the fish. Well, the results of fried milkfish like this look delicious and appetizing. You also don't need to worry anymore because the fine bones have melted with the meat during the frying process. That way, the bones will not stab or get stuck in the throat when swallowed.
photo: TikTok/@farida_khanza1
FAQ about frying milkfish so that the bones are destroyed1. Can milkfish bones really be destroyed when fried?
Yes! With the technique of pulling the fish, slicing the meat, and frying it in hot oil, the fine bones in the milkfish can be destroyed and melted with the meat.
2. Why do you have to pull the fish until it makes a "crack" sound before frying it?
Pulling the fish until it makes a cracking sound helps center the bones in the center, making them easier to cut when making cuts and break apart when frying.
3. Does this method change the taste of the fish?
No! This method actually helps the spices penetrate deeper, making the fish more savory and delicious when eaten.
4. Why does the oil have to be really hot before frying fish?
If the oil is not hot enough, the fish meat can stick to the pan and fall apart when fried. Sufficient heat also helps the bones fall apart faster.
5. Can this trick be applied to other fish?
Yes! This trick can also be used for other fish with fine bones, such as catfish or patin fish.
(brl/tin)
