Tips for choosing fish, shrimp, and squid, along with tips for eliminating fishy smells
Fish, shrimp, squid must be selected correctly and must be washed to remove the fishy smell! Seafood is a favorite menu for many people and is a menu that generates sales for many restaurants, especially Thai restaurants. Of course, there are many menus that use seafood ingredients. #Selecting seafood such as fish, shrimp, squid must have a technique for selecting and using it because seafood is expensive. Therefore, before buying them to cook, we should study how to choose them before buying them to make sure that we will get fresh ingredients and the smell of fish, shrimp, squid, if they are not washed well and there is no technique to remove the fishy smell, it may make the menu look unappetizing. Techniques for selecting and using Techniques for selecting and using fish
Eyes must be clear and not cloudy.
Red or bright pink gums
Fish scales do not fall off, body is shiny
The meat is firm and when pressed lightly with your finger, the meat will not be indented along with your fingerprints.
No foul smell
shrimp
The shrimp head and body must be firmly attached to each other.
The shell and flesh are firm and not soft and mushy.
Clear eyes and no foul odor
The head and body do not change color to black or red.
squid
The eyes must be clear and not cloudy, with the pupils clearly visible.
The head and body of the squid must be firmly attached to each other.
The squid tentacles are intact and not rotten or mushy.
Techniques for removing fishy smells Techniques for removing fishy smells Fish: Just have salt and you're good to go. After cleaning the fish, sprinkle salt all over the fish and rub it to remove the slime. Then leave it for a while and then wash it with water.
shrimp Soaking shrimp in soda mixed with ice for 3-5 minutes can help remove the fishy smell and help maintain the texture, making it crispy and fresh. Importantly, it is an ingredient that has no color, smell or taste, ensuring that the seafood remains natural.
