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If you include different types of fish in your diet, it will not only provide protein to your body, but also provide nutrients like Omega 3, B12, which are not present in most vegetarian foods and it is also considered better than red food, but if non-veg lovers are talked about eating fish, then most of the people refuse, because they feel that the thorn should not get stuck in the throat. At the same time, people also like fish pakodas very much. But if you want to make it at home then it seems that removing the thorns is a very troublesome task. For now, in this article we will learn some simple tips by which you can easily remove fish hooks.
healthline According to, fish contains protein in high quantity and it also contains nutrients like omega 3, iodine, vitamin D, fatty acids etc. in good quantity, hence it can be beneficial for your health in many ways. However, the amount of nutrients varies according to the variety of different fish. Consumption of fish improves your memory, improves sleep quality, makes muscles stronger and is also very beneficial for the eyes.
soak fish in hot water
To remove the thorns, after cleaning the fish, soak it in hot water for some time. This will soften his skin. After this, make cuts with a sharp knife wherever you want to remove the thorns and after removing the skin, pull out the thorns with tweezers.
Remove thorns with these steps
To remove the thorns from the fish, first cut off its head and back part with a sharp knife. After this, remove their wings by cutting them and making a cut in the middle of the fish, cut it into two parts i.e. two layers should be formed. Now remove the skin from both the sides one by one and separate the thorn in the middle.
Remove forks after cooking lightly
After washing the fish, slice it and then add light oil to the pan and cook it from both the sides. After this, its skin will come off easily and the thorns will also become loose, which you can remove with the help of a knife, or a spoon with thorns and tweezers. It is best to use tweezers, because even small thorns are removed with it.
Keep these things in mind
- If you are removing the thorns from the fish, do it in bright light only, so that you can clearly see whether the thorns have been completely removed or not.
- To remove the thorns from the fish, while cooking, keep in mind that it should be cooked very little and should not be overcooked, otherwise the taste gets spoiled.
- Pull the fork out in the right direction, otherwise the fork will break and remain inside the fish and there is a possibility of it getting stuck in the throat when the pakoda is eaten.
What to do if a thorn gets stuck in your throat?
If a fish hook gets stuck in the throat, eat a ripe banana to remove it, but it is better to swallow it instead of chewing it too much. Due to this, the thorn will come out and go inside and will come out with the stool. Apart from this, you can chew some dry bread and eat it. This also removes the bite stuck in the throat, but if you do not get relief then contact the doctor immediately.