● Removing the Fishy Smell
For fish without scales, such as catfish, the mucus on their skin is often a source of the fishy smell. When cleaning the fish, you can rub its body with salt. The two white tendons on either side of a carp's belly (one on each side) are also a source of the fishy smell. Make an incision about 3 cm below the gills and pull the white tendons out to significantly reduce the fishy smell.
In addition, for most fish, adding a little vinegar, a few drops of lemon juice, or seasonings like scallions, ginger, and garlic during cooking can also effectively remove the fishy smell.
● Removing the Gamey Smell from Lamb
When boiling, stewing, or braising lamb, adding white radish can not only reduce the spiciness of the radish but also decrease the lamb's gamey smell and greasiness. For stir-fried lamb, you can first sauté the scallions, ginger, and garlic in the wok, or after the lamb is half-cooked, add soy sauce, vinegar, and cooking wine and stir-fry briefly. Adding a little sesame oil before serving also helps to remove the gamey smell.