Many people cannot imagine a Christmas table without carp, but when we decide to eat farmed fish, we still have to do extra work. With the holidays fast approaching, you certainly don’t have much time to painstakingly scrape the fish with a knife to remove the scales. One inconspicuous one from the kitchen will do it faster and more effectively.
How to remove scales from fish as quickly as possible? Without unnecessary effort and much mess
Scalping a fish can be quite a challenge for many people. However, it doesn’t have to be time-consuming or complicated, and you don’t have to leave a huge mess around. What’s more, you don’t need any special ones because this is enough ordinary tablespoonwhich will act as a spatula.
- Wash the fish under cold running water and dry with a paper towel.
- Use the edge of a spoon to pry off the scales while holding the fish with one hand.
- Hold the spoon at an angle to pry up the scales as best as possible.
- With your other hand, move the spoon vigorously from the tail to the head.
- The round shape of the spoon will prevent the scales from flying off in all directions.
How to quickly clean carp? Do it quickly and order will be maintained
Another way to easily and quickly remove scales from the surface of carp is reaching for a grater. Prepare the fish by briefly immersing it in hot, but not boiling, water. Don’t do it too long or the skin will crack. Then follow step by step:
- Cleaning the fish will be easier if we’ll sprinkle it with vinegar first.
- Place the grater on the fish with the thicker side.
- Move the grater from one side to the other.
- Once the scales are removed, make sure nothing is left behind.
- Rub the grater again if necessary.
Source: Gazeta
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