Experienced housewives know perfectly well that Preparing delicious herrings requires soaking them first. However, if you are just starting your adventure with this dish, you may wonder why you need to soak herring, and what products are best for this purpose. You will find answers to these and other questions in the article below.
Soaking herringsis usually used for two reasons. Firstly, it has a positive effect on their texture because they become softer. Secondly, this process has a purpose getting rid of excess salt from them. Moreover, this patent it also has a positive effect on taste and smell. Moreover, thanks to soaking, under the influence of some brine, the herrings turn slightly whiter, which may also be a desired effect.
How long to soak herring? In the case of flaked herring, simply place them in the selected pickle for an hour or two. It is worth remembering that some recipes include instructions to soak for several hours or even overnight. In the case of whole fish, it is recommended that they spend up to 12 to 18 hours in the bathduring this time, it is worth replacing the water at least twice.
Herrings, which are considered by many to be one of the tastiest, are Mathiasi.e. young individuals caught before the first spawning. They are quite fatty and have a fresh taste. This type of herring does not require very long soaking, sometimes even 15 minutes is enough for it to taste delicious.
Herring they are not only tasty, but also very healthy. These fish contain unsaturated omega-3 fatty acids, which have a great impact on the circulatory system, including the heart, and also help maintain proper cholesterol and blood sugar levels. They also have a beneficial effect on the nervous system, have anti-inflammatory properties, and improve the condition of the skin. Herrings also contain protein, which affects satiety, is the basic building substance of the body, and also participates in many metabolic processes. Herring also provides vitamins and minerals:
- vitamin Awhich has antioxidant properties, supports eye health and skin appearance,
- B vitaminssupporting the circulatory, nervous and muscular systems,
- vitamin Dstrengthening bones and teeth and improving immunity,
- vitamin Ewhich affects the condition of the skin, hair and nails, supports the hormonal system and helps fight free radicals,
- iodinesupports thyroid health, improves metabolism,
- the harnesshas antioxidant properties, supports immunity and the thyroid gland,
- magnesiumis necessary for the proper functioning of the brain, heart and muscles,
- zincsupports immunity, strengthens hair and nails, helps take care of the skin.
The easiest way to soak herrings is to put them in cold water. You can also use previously boiled water with additives juniper seeds, bay leaves, allspice or cloves. The use patent also works well sparkling water with chopped lemon slices. Many housewives choose herring for soaking cold milk.
However, my grandmother did not use either water or milk to soak herrings. She believed that the tastiest herrings were those soaked in buttermilk. They turned out exceptionally delicate, crisp and soft.
An interesting product that can also be used for soaking herring is beer. You can prepare such a marinade by boiling a liter of beer with the addition of spices, e.g. cloves, cinnamon and anise, and then pour the mixture over the fish slices.
You can also add water for soaking herrings apple cider vinegar, sugar and spices such as bay leaves and allspice. This mixture will perfectly “remove” unwanted odors from herrings. It is worth using a proportion 100 ml of vinegar per liter of water. Fish prepared in this way will be perfect for spicy herrings.
Sources: Terazgotuje.pl, kontakter.pl
