Fish is a potential resource around the world. It’s a very tasty food in many countries. There are different kinds of fish worldwide. River fish are often considered tastier than sea fish. Fish is one of the most popular foods in many countries. Different kinds of fish recipes are prepared in big and famous restaurants globally. Thousands of fish are processed and exported every year. Nowadays, fish are processed in centers around the world. There is a large foreign demand for fish. Fish is stored in cold storage and exported to foreign countries to earn foreign currency. One of the tastiest fish is catfish.
Catfish:
Catfish is a favorite fish, but not everyone wants to buy it because they are afraid of the cleaning process. Catfish have two big cuts near their head, which can seem dangerous. The entire body of the fish is slimy, making it difficult to clean. Today, I will show you how to clean catfish in a simple and easy way using home tips.
Necessary Materials for Cleaning Catfish:
If I am showing you how to clean the fish at home, some materials are needed:
- 1 kg catfish (bought from the market)
- A sharp knife
- A small piece of wood
- Plastic or other gloves
- Blender machine
- A pot
- Some plastic bags
Homemade Tips:
Today, I will show some homemade tips for cleaning catfish easily. Now let’s get started.
Step 1:
Materials:
- 1 kg catfish
- Salt
- A knife
- Fresh water
- A big pot
- A piece of wood
- Blender machine
- Small-sized papaya
- Papaya leaves
Cleaning Method:
- First, mix some salt with the catfish in a pot to make it easier to clean.
- Boil 1 kg of catfish in fresh water and cut the head off with a sharp knife.
- Use a blender to blend papaya skin and papaya leaves into a paste.
- Rub the paste on the fish and let it sit for 10 minutes.
- You will notice the slimy coating coming off the fish.
- After 10 minutes, wash the catfish in fresh water, and it will be clean and ready for cooking.
Step 2:
Materials:
- Catfish
- Burnt lime
- A pot
- Fresh water
- Paper
- A knife
Cleaning Method:
- First, cut off the catfish’s head and wash it with fresh water.
- Place the fish in a pot with a lid and add burnt lime. Let it rest for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, the fish will be clean, and the dirty water will come out.
- Wash it again with fresh water, and the fish will turn white and be ready for cooking.
Step 3:
Materials:
- Catfish
- Discarded tea leaves
- A pot
- Fresh water
- Paper
- A knife
- Salt
Cleaning Method:
- First, cut off the catfish’s head and wash it with fresh water.
- Mix 2 packs of tea leaves with the fish and let them sit for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, wash the catfish again with fresh water.
- Rub some salt on the fish and leave it for 10 minutes.
- The fish will be fresh and ready for cooking.