We figure out the most delicious salted herring in the store: it turns out there is a trick
It is not that difficult to choose fresh and tasty barrel herring in the store.
We'll tell you what signs you should pay attention to.
How to choose a tasty barrel herring
Firstly, the carcass must be whole, without deformations or damage.
The skin should be silvery in color, without plaque or spots.
The carcass should also be elastic. Watch the seller when he takes the fish in his hands: there should be no dents from fingers on the sides.
Secondly, it is necessary to determine whether the herring is heavily salted.
To do this, you need to look at the fish's eyes. The redder they are, the less salt there is in the herring and the fresher it is.
If possible, look under the gills. Fresh herring has gills of a uniform dark red color.
If the gills are brown, the herring is not fresh and it is better not to buy it.
Thirdly, take a close look at the shape of the carcass.
If the fish has a big belly, there is either milt or caviar inside. You have a female in front of you, and males are considered tastier.
You should also pay attention to the back. The thicker it is, the fatter and tastier the herring.
