As a rule, pollock is sold frozen, but it also happens that the seller offers whole fresh fish.
Chef Yulia Arkhipova, an expert of the online publication BelNovosti, told us how to choose a quality product.
Signs of fresh fish
Before buying, make sure that the pollock has bulging and clear eyes, and the gills are red and free of spots. Another important sign of freshness of the fish is the absence of mucus or plaque on the surface of the carcass.
And, of course, don't be shy about smelling the fish: it should smell fresh, without any impurities.
If you buy a fish without a head, pay attention to the absence of scars and yellow spots on the carcass.
Those who prefer fillet should make sure that its surface is light, uniform and free of spots.
How to cut pollock
It's quite easy to do: processing this small fish will take you no more than 15 minutes.
Wash the carcass, trim the fins, gut and scale. Make a cut along the spine, divide into two parts and remove the bones.
Finally, cut the fish into pieces.
Earlier, BelNovosti reported on what kind of butter to buy at the store.
Expert: Julia Arkhipova
