Do you like fish? If yes, then this is correct, because its useful properties can not be overestimated. Practically in any form it is very useful for our body, which has been repeatedly proved by scientists all over the world.
And does everyone know how to properly store fish? After all, it is no less important than to prepare it properly. Let's get acquainted with the basic principles of fish storage.
How to store fresh fish
If you are lucky enough to buy fresh fish in the store or on the market, at the first opportunity, be sure to rinse it, then dry it and only then place it in the fridge, best in the freezer. If the fish with the entrails, they also need to be removed immediately, as they are an excellent medium for the propagation of harmful microbes. Before placing the fish in the refrigerator, wrap it in a plastic bag - so it will be much juicier.
Fresh fish is best stored at a temperature of about + 1 ° C.Take it out of the freezer only if you are sure that you will immediately prepare it. After all, fish is nutritious not only for humans, it multiplies very rapidly in bacteria, so do not take risks. Together with dairy products, fish should not be stored - they will certainly become saturated with a fishy smell, and eating them in food will be very unpleasant. Remember that unclean fish retains freshness, aroma and taste longer than fish fillets without skin. This is due to the fact that the fish skin is a natural natural barrier, leaving in it all the useful and nutritious substances. In addition, if you cook fish with skin, then all the juice will remain inside, and the dishes from it will not be too dry.
Do not store fillets and whole pieces of fish together, it is better to separate them from each other and pack them in different air- and waterproof bags. For this purpose, food aluminum foil is also suitable, but care must be taken to ensure the packaging's accuracy.
Rules for storing salted fish
Salted fish, for example herring( herring), will become noticeably more tender and much tastier if it is soaked in milk for a while. Salted or fresh fish should not be thrown on the table, this product requires gentle treatment.
If you notice that a light raid appears on the salted fish, then rinse it gently with water, and the fish itself must be prepared without delay, preferably on the same day. There are cooks who store salted fish, immersing it entirely in vegetable oil. Those who tried this method say that it is very good. The main thing, never pour fish with a salty solution of your own preparation - the taste of the fish will deteriorate instantly.
How to store smoked fish
Smoked fish is sometimes recommended to store outdoors. However, this method is not always justified, since in summer the temperature on the balcony does not drop to 0 ° C, and in fact for the storage of smoked fish this temperature is considered ideal. But in winter, you can safely leave it in places that are well ventilated.
Remember that for smoking fish there are two main ways - hot and cold. Fish, cooked by any of them, is very tasty, in it there is a major share of nutrients, most importantly, do not dry the fish itself.
Storage of frozen fish
If you buy frozen fish, then in the store carefully inspect the packaging in which it was stored. In the event that you notice an unpleasant smell or suspicious stains, do not take this fish in any case, because your health is more important. The maximum shelf life of frozen fish is 50 days.
Naturally, the frozen fish should be thawed in some way. Do not try to force the process of defrosting, hurry here to anything, let everything go naturally. Put the fish in the refrigerator for several hours, so it will be defrosted at the right pace.
Fish, like meat, should not be thawed in warm, and even more so in hot water. As it was already said, this process should proceed gradually, and besides, the fish, thawed in water being cooked, will not be so useful. Remember one more very important rule - never freeze fish for the second time. Her taste after that greatly deteriorates.
If the fish is a little spoiled. ..
If you started frying fish in a frying pan and, despite all the efforts, felt an unpleasant smell - do not worry, everything is fixable. Just add the frying pan, where the fish are frying, fresh potatoes, cut into several pieces. Usually it helps. If such an unpleasant smell is felt when the fish thaws, sprinkle lemon juice on it, it should stop bothering you.
If you constantly follow these simple rules of storing fish, then get rid of many problems, the indispensable companions of culinary amateurs.