Fried fish is a familiar dish in family meals, from the city to the countryside. But many housewives admit: the fish is fried "for fun", sometimes crispy, sometimes crushed. The behind-the-scenes is not due to unfinished fish, but due to common mistakes in the processing process.
Common mistakes that make fried fish tasteless
Fish has not been completely dried: The fish with water is the "one hundredth enemy" of crunchiness. When releasing the wet fish into the pan, the water makes the oil splash strongly, the temperature drops quickly, causing the fish surface to not yet form a layer of shell, the fish meat is easily depleted and crushed.
According to British culinary expert Gordon Ramsay, "the drier the food surface, the more it can create a crispy crust." The fish needs to be thoroughly dried before frying.
Add fish when the oil is not hot enough: Many people are afraid that the oil will boil, so they should add fish early. As a result, the fish is "boiled" in warm, oily and soft-boiled oil. The oil needs to be hot enough for the fish to chew the face.
Continuously flip fish for fear of fire: Fish need time to shape. Early overturning or overturning many times makes the fish meat structure unstable and brittle. For a medium piece of fish, each side should only be faced once.
Season with salt too soon: Salt sprayed early causes fish to drain water, reducing crispiness. This is a small mistake but it is very common.
Fried fish properly: Keep the dish delicious, keep the atmosphere of the meal
Choose fish and cut them into pieces appropriately: firm meat fish such as mackerel, basa, salmon are easier to fry than soft-fleshed fish. The fish piece should not be too thin to avoid drying and breaking.
Patience and concentration when cooking: It sounds unrelated, but cooking quickly can easily lead to errors. Dr. Susan Albers, a psychologist at the Cleveland Clinic (USA), believes that cooking during stress can easily cause people to lose focus, affecting both the quality of dishes and family emotions.
A crispy fried fish dish is not only a technical matter, but also reflects the care for the common meal. When the cook is comfortable, the dish is more flavorful, the meal is also warmer.
