How To Know If The Fish You're Picking Out Is Actually Fresh
Plus, find out how you can keep the fish flavourful using ice cold water and salt.
Is one of your adulting goals to buy ikan like a pro?
Don't worry. You don't have to be swift as a coursing river to get your supply of fresh fish.
Image via Disney1. Check the eyes
The eyes are one of the simplest ways to tell whether the fish is fresh or otherwise. Look out for those with bright and clear eyes, with a firm texture. If you see cloudy, wrinkly eyes, most likely the fish has been sitting there for quite a while.
2. Check the colour of the gills
Lift the flap on either side of the head to get a look at the gills. The redder it is, the fresher the fish is. Don't get the ones with brownish or grayish gills.
3. Feel the stomach
To get the freshest pick, you'll need to get ones with a firm stomach area. If it feels soft, no longer holds its shape, or if the insides are starting to spill out, they shouldn't end up in your shopping cart.
4. Check the scales
Fresh fish would have the scales firmly intact to its skin. If the scales seem to be coming off easily, it's an indicator that the fish is no longer fresh.
Now that you know how to look out for the freshest fish, make sure you keep them right too! Follow these freezing tips:
