During the Chinese New Year, every household is inseparable from a delicious fish dish on their table. Fish is not only loved for its delicious taste, but also because of its rich nutrition and auspicious meaning, making it the best choice for festive cuisine. When buying fish for the Chinese New Year, people tend to be particular about welcoming the arrival of the new year and wishing for family happiness and prosperity.
Fish is a high-protein, low-fat food rich in high-quality protein, unsaturated fatty acids, minerals, and vitamins. In addition, fish meat is also rich in minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, and iron. Moderate consumption of fish can not only increase the body's nutrient intake, but also maintain the body's health.
However, when shopping for Chinese New Year fish, we should keep our eyes open and avoid buying the following four types of fish that should not be eaten.
1.Fish with an abnormal smell and a strong fishy smell
First of all, we need to pay attention to the smell of the fish. A fresh fish should have a fresh marine smell, not an offensive fishy smell. If the fish has an unusual odor, it may have gone bad or been stored for too long. When buying, you should sniff and choose a fresh and natural smell to ensure the freshness of the fish.
2.Fish with poor firmness
Secondly, observe the firmness of the fish. The flesh of the fish should be elastic and quickly return to its original shape when pressed with fingers. If the flesh of the fish feels fluffy or lacks elasticity, it is most likely because the fish has gone bad. When purchasing, you can gently press the fish to feel the elasticity and ensure that the texture of the fish you buy is firm.
3.A fish with cloudy and collapsed fish eyes
Looking at the eyes of the fish is also an important indicator of its freshness. Fresh fish eyes should be bright and transparent, with full eyeballs. If you notice that the fish's eyes are cloudy or collapsed, it is likely that the fish is not fresh. When buying, pay attention to the eyes of the fish and choose those that are bright and bright.
4.Fish with gills that are not bright red enough
Finally, take a look at the gills of the fish. Fresh gills should be bright red, not black or brown. The color of the gills is due to the fact that they are rich in blood, and the fresh fish have good blood circulation and are naturally bright in color. If you find that the gill color of the fish is abnormal, it means that the fish may not be fresh enough to be purchased.
Buying fresh fish is the first step in making a delicious fish dish, so let's take a look at how to make two classic fish dishes on the Chinese New Year table.
Recommended recipe: [Braised yellow croaker in sauce].
Ingredients: yellow croaker, ginger, green onions, cooking wine, soybean paste, appropriate amount of salt, chicken essence, cooking oil.
The steps are as follows:1Handle the yellow croaker clean, use a knife to cut several knives on both sides of the fish body obliquely, easy to taste, slice ginger, and cut green onions into sections for later use.
2.Heat the pan with cold oil, fry the yellow croaker on both sides until golden brown, turn over and continue to fry. Add an appropriate amount of cooking wine and fry to remove the fishy smell. Add ginger slices, green onions, and bean paste and stir-fry until fragrant. Add water, cover the yellow croaker and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat, cover the pot and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Add coriander, just on the body, evenly.
Recommended recipe: [Steamed pomfret].
Ingredients: pomfret, ginger slices, green onions, salt, cooking oil, steamed fish soy sauce.
Here's how:1Remove the internal organs of the pomfret, wash it, and make 3 cuts on each side with an oblique knife to facilitate the flavor. Sprinkle some salt on both sides of the fish, let it sit for 15 minutes, and wipe off the surface moisture with a paper towel.
2.Spread the ginger slices on the fish. Put an appropriate amount of water in the pot, add cooking wine, put it on the steaming rack, and place the fish plate on the steaming rack. Steam on high heat for 10 minutes, remove and pour out the soup and green onion and ginger, and put in new shredded green onion and ginger.
3.Add an appropriate amount of cooking oil to the pot, heat it, after steaming, sprinkle some minced green garlic, drizzle with hot oil, and then pour some steamed fish soy sauce.
Through the above two delicious fish dishes, we can not only taste the deliciousness of the fish, but also feel the strong flavor of the New Year. When buying fish for the Chinese New Year, you must pay attention to avoid buying stale fish to ensure the food safety of your family. I wish you all a happy and auspicious life and good luck in the new year!