Introduction: Fish is low in calories, tastes great, and is nutritious, so many people enjoy eating it. However, people are often bothered by the fishy smell. How can you remove it? In fact, by mastering the right techniques, you can effectively get rid of the fishy smell. Below, the editor will teach you how to remove it.
1. Prevent sticking when frying fish. You can add oil to a hot pan and then sprinkle some salt, or wipe the hot pan with ginger after heating it empty. You can also heat the pan until it's very hot and use high oil temperature. When you add the fish, the high oil temperature will immediately harden the skin, preventing it from sticking. Then, reduce the heat and cook the fish through.
2. Prevent the fish from breaking apart when braising. Before making braised fish, first fry or deep-fry the fish thoroughly in the pan, using a large amount of oil and high heat. When braising, the broth should not be excessive; just enough to cover the fish is ideal. Do not turn the fish over. During the cooking process, continuously ladle the broth over the fish. This allows the fish to absorb the flavor while maintaining its shape.
3. Add ginger late to remove the fishy smell. Some people like to add ginger to the pan along with the fish, thinking this will remove the fishy smell. This is not the case. Adding ginger too early causes the fish to release proteins that hinder ginger's deodorizing effect. You can first cook the fish in the pan for a while until the proteins coagulate, and then add the ginger. Alternatively, when heating the oil, you can add a small amount of vinegar and cooking wine to deodorize, reduce greasiness, and enhance the aroma. If you still detect a fishy smell, sprinkle some minced garlic before serving. This is especially effective for fish that has been frozen for a long time.
4. Use boiling water for steaming fish. When steaming fish, first bring the water in the steamer to a boil before adding the fish. Never use cold water. This is because the sudden high temperature causes the outer tissues of the fish to coagulate, locking in the internal juices. Before steaming, it's best to sprinkle some chicken or pork fat on the fish to make it more tender and smooth. You can also cover it with plastic wrap to prevent the fresh flavor from escaping or from being diluted by condensed water from the steamer.
5. Add milk when cooking frozen fish. When cooking fish that has been in the freezer for a long time, you can add some fresh milk to the broth to enhance its flavor. After taking the fish out of the freezer, it's best to let it thaw naturally. Alternatively, you can thaw it in a container with a little salt. The purpose of this is that the proteins in the frozen fish will slowly coagulate upon contact with salt, preventing the loss of liquid and nutrients.
If you love to eat fish but can't stand the fishy smell, learn these few tricks to make your fish dishes more perfect. A love for food is a sign of a passion for life. By preparing your food with more care, you will not only enjoy it more but also greatly benefit your body and mind.