Dried fish they are not very popular in Polish cuisine. Residents of southern European countries, such as: Spain, Italy or Portugal. This snack is also popular in Scandinavia, Ukraine, Japan and Korea. Traditionally, fish are dried outdoors in the sun or soaked in brine for several weeks, which causes water loss. In the past, drying fish made it possible to prepare supplies for the winter, when access to food was limited. It was a healthy and highly nutritious snack. What properties do dried fish have? We give you a hint.
Of course nutritional values of dried fish will vary slightly depending on the species. Above all, they are a great source of protein. You can usually find them vitamin A, those from group B, D, E and K. There’s no shortage of them either minerals such as magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, iron, selenium, potassium and zinc. This composition of ingredients helps strengthen bones and teeth, has a positive effect on the health of the eyes and the nervous system, improving brain function, memory and concentration.
W dried fish are also found valuable unsaturated omega-3 fatty acidswhich, among other things, have a positive effect on the cardiovascular system, help reduce too high levels of “bad” cholesterol in the blood, support the nervous system, and have a positive effect on the condition of the skin. Omega-3 fatty acids also have anti-inflammatory properties.
There is a lot in dried fish protein, which satisfies us very well and is a building material of the body. Therefore, if you want to take care of your figure, lose excess fat tissue, or build muscle mass, you can definitely choose dried fish. This product, unlike many store snacks, is not deep-fried and contains many valuable vitamins, minerals, fatty acids and protein. Therefore, it will be a much better option than purchased chips, crackers or breadsticks.
Eating dried fish will also be a great support for the health of the nervous system and strengthening the skeletal system. Adding dried fish to your meals can also have a positive impact on the health of the circulatory system.
It should also be noted that dried fish is usually heavily salted, so do not overdo it. They will not be suitable for patients who are recommended a low-sodium diet.
In the past, dried fish was eaten by the poorest, now it is considered a culinary curiosity and a real delicacy. They can be served as a salty snack to munch on with a beer. Some people serve them with fries and salad. You can also add them to various dishes, for example those with pasta or salads. They will also work great as ingredient of soups or broths. You can also prepare it based on dried fish tasty sandwich spreads. Various species of fish, among others, can be dried cod, pollock, crucian carp, bream, roach, perch or zander.
It is a popular Ukrainian fish snack dried cod. Traditionally, it is prepared in two ways. The first one is stockfishfish fillets are exposed to wind and sun until the water is completely lost. The second one is klipfiszinvolves soaking fish fillets in brine for several weeks. Dried cod is used in the Norwegian dish lutefisk. The dish is prepared for Christmas, the dried cod is macerated and soaked, then fried or boiled and served with vegetables. In Asian cuisine, dried fish is an element soups and stir fry dishes.
Sources: Terazgotuje.pl, best-market.pl, biznes-lord.pl
