How to kill live snakehead fish

Some people like to eat black fish, which is a relatively ferocious freshwater fish. It is easier and more convenient to eat because it has more meat and fewer bones. But how to kill live snakehead fish? The method of killing a live black fish is the same as that of killing ordinary fish. First, hit the fish head with a stick to knock the fish unconscious and then scrape off the scales. After removing the scales, clean the internal organs and then cut into pieces for frying or stewing. It is a good choice to use it to stew tofu.

How to kill snakehead fish

When it comes to killing fish, little girls always have trouble doing it, especially for extremely ferocious fish like snakehead fish. Even if they put it on the chopping board, they still have no idea where to start. So how do you kill snakehead fish? You only need to master the following 6 steps!

First, wash the fish body, place the clean fish on the chopping board, hold the fish body with your left hand, and use a rolling pin or the back of a knife with your right hand to hit the top of the fish head a few times to make the fish unconscious and reduce its struggle. The main purpose is to prevent it from jumping around when handling it, making it easier to dissect (a bit cruel, but for the sake of delicious food, it's worth it!).

Second, place the fish in the sink and scrape off the scales. Generally, you can use a blade or fingernails to peel off the scales layer by layer, and then rinse it with clean water.

Third, hold up the fish gill cover with your left hand and dig out the gills. Remember to dig them out cleanly without leaving any trace of red gills, then rinse them off with water.

Fourth, continue to hold the fish on the chopping board with your left hand, and use a knife or scissors in your right hand to scrape open the fish belly, starting from the cloaca and going all the way to under the gill cover. It is best to cut in a straight line until the whole fish can be broken apart.

Fifth, dig out the fish's internal organs, paying attention to digging out the fish heart and esophagus above the diaphragm near the fish head. This way the whole fish is meat.

Sixth, use clean water to clean the dirt on the fish's body surface and in its abdominal cavity. The black membrane in the fish's belly should also be carefully cleaned. Wash and place on a plate.

How to clean black fish

The black fish bought from the market usually has an earthy smell and needs to be cleaned before cooking. So how do you clean the black fish? This may make mothers feel at a loss as to where to start. Don't worry, let's learn how to clean the black fish.

1. Rub flour on the fish to remove the mucus, then wash it with clean water.

2. Sprinkle half a tablespoon to one tablespoon of coarse salt evenly on the fish, scrub it vigorously, and then sprinkle an appropriate amount of cornstarch.

Remove the slime from the fish, wipe it off, and then rinse it with water.

3. Scald with boiling water before washing.

4. Pour some salad oil on your hands and rub it evenly on the fish, making sure to rub the inside and outside, especially the gills on the head, so that it will be easy to wash later.