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Hanos is the oldest fish. Belongs to the Ray-fin family, and other representatives have not survived to this day. In the Philippines, a lot of delicious dishes are prepared from it. The fish meat is snow-white, tasty. In Russia, Hanos is still rarely found in stores. Consumers who decide to enjoy this delicacy are interested in what are the benefits and harms of dairy fish.
What does dairy fish look like and where is it found?
According to the description, dairy fish is attractive in appearance. She has a long, streamlined body that helps her move quickly. High fins with a pair of hard and 10 soft rays. The body length is about 1.18 m, gaining weight up to 15 kg.
The upper torso is olive green or blue. The sides are silvery and the belly is white. Light yellow edging on fins. The caudal fin is large and well-defined.
The high dorsal fin rises above the surface, just like a shark. For which Hanos is considered her relative. In fact, he is not a predator, since the teeth are missing. It feeds on small invertebrates and algae.
Habitat - warm waters of the Pacific and Indian oceans. Another feature of Chanos: starting from the age of 4, it spawns all year round. Lays eggs near coral reefs on full or new moon.
Chemical composition and calorie content of dairy fish
The benefits and harms of Hanos have been argued for a long time. For Filipinos, this is a real delicacy. For Europeans and Russians, this is still an exotic product, the benefits of which are still being tested by them.
In 100 g of Chanos, only 80 Kcal. The meat contains a large amount of minerals, vitamins, beneficial acids:
- Bromine, iodine, vitamins of groups B, PP, A, D. There is also vitamin C, but very little of it.
- Fish oil contains two types of omega acids, which are necessary for successful brain activity and the construction of cell membranes.
Useful properties of dairy fish
Regular consumption of Hanos improves human health. Due to its special properties, even a small piece serves as a preventive measure against many diseases:
- diabetes mellitus, heart and blood vessel diseases, atherosclerosis;
- normalizes fat metabolism, eliminates excess weight due to low calorie content and steaming;
- replenishes the body with vitamins, minerals, has a beneficial effect on human immunity;
- strengthens nails and hair;
- possesses anti-inflammatory properties, according to scientists, dairy fish is able to save a person from oncology.
A person who regularly eats Hanos, due to its beneficial properties, gets less tired, his cholesterol level decreases. As proof - the appearance of the Filipinos, who look much younger than they really are.
How to cook dairy fish deliciously
The inhabitant of the Indian and Pacific Ocean, which has a unique creamy sweetish taste, is widely used in cooking.
Marine product:
- canned and smoked;
- salted, dried, fried;
- bake and stew, boil soups;
- used as a filling for pizza, pies;
- pickled and stuffed.
In short, you can choose a dish for every taste. The fish does not require special processing. The scales are removed from it and simply cleaned from the inside.
Due to the taste of milk fish, it is impossible to bring the existing culinary recipes in one article. But from what is available, you can choose a healthy dish for the family.
Oven baked milkfish
Hanos purchased from the store can be baked in the oven.
Ingredients:
- Hanos - 1 pc.;
- tomato and lemon - 1 pc each;
- sour cream - 20 ml;
- soy sauce - 20 ml;
- hard cheese as needed.
Features of the recipe:
- Defrost fish, peel and gut. Rinse well, put on foil. Cut one side of the fish.
- Cut the tomato and lemon into slices no more than 1.5 cm, insert into the cuts on the dairy fish.
- Sprinkle with grated cheese on top.
- Fish wrapped in foil, put on a sheet and baked in the oven at 180 degrees.
In half an hour, tasty and healthy Hanos is ready. Let it sit for 15 minutes and serve.
Fried milk fish
There has been a long debate about the benefits and dangers of fried fish. But Hanos fries quickly, so nothing serious will happen.
To prepare the second course you will need:
- Hanos - 0.6 kg;
- flour - 1.5 tbsp. l .;
- olive oil - 2 tsp;
- sunflower oil - 2 tbsp. l .;
- ground pepper, salt to taste.
Steps for preparing a healthy dish:
- Defrost the carcass, cut and peel. Cut off fins and head.
- Separate the meat from the ridge, cut into pieces. Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, brush with olive oil.
- Leave in this form for 30 minutes so that the pieces are well saturated with seasonings.
- Dip each piece of dairy Hanos in flour and place in a frying pan. The fish is fried quickly, 6 minutes is enough on both sides. The pieces should be golden.
Milk fish marinated
Lovers of Hanos often marinate it before frying so that it fully reveals its beneficial properties.
What you need:
- dairy fish - 3 pcs.;
- garlic - 3 cloves;
- lemon juice - 3 tbsp. l .;
- soy sauce - 5 tbsp l .;
- olive oil - 3 tbsp l.
The nuances of the recipe:
- Peel the fish, remove the head and fins, dry with a napkin, cut into pieces.
- Remove the husk from the garlic cloves, wash, pass through a crusher, or chop very finely with a knife.
- Pour the sauce, lemon juice (you can use lime juice), garlic, salt and pepper in a cup.
- Mix the mass, beat into a foam with a whisk.
- Put peeled and washed fish into a wide bowl, pour over the sauce. Under the lid, it should stand in the refrigerator for at least 10 hours.
- Soak the pickled pieces from the liquid, otherwise the crispy crust will not work.
- Place in hot oil and fry each side for 5 minutes.
Most often, this dish is served with vegetables and rice.
Harm of dairy fish and contraindications to use
Is Hanos useful or harmful? It can be argued that there is no harm from eating this seafood. The main thing is not to use your head when cooking. In this part of the body, toxic substances accumulate, which are abundant in ocean waters.
Hanos is a healthy product rich in micro and macro elements, vitamins, fatty amino acids, and other properties.
Conclusion
What are the benefits and harms of dairy fish is now quite clear. It remains to try the snow-white meat with unique properties as soon as the delicacy appears in the store.
