Steps In Making Dried Fish Or Tuyo?

Drying fish is sometimes considered to be a lost practice, which means that there aren't really any modern methods that can be used. However, it is possible for you to adapt and use some of the processes that were originally used by Native Americans and taught to European immigrants. Drying fish was an easy was of preserving food which contained a high level of protein.

Drying out fish removes most of the water but not all of it. It removes just enough so that the microbes and bacteria that could cause the fish to go off are deactivated. Remember though, drying is not the same as dehydrating as all but three per cent of the water is removed.

• Step one. The first step is about choosing the best location for your fish to dry out. The best place would be somewhere with low humidity and somewhere that is sheltered from direct sunlight, dust and out of the reach of hungry animals.
• Step two. When drying out fish that have been caught, the best day to do it is the same day it has been caught. You should cut off the head and remove the gills, back, ribs and guts but the skin should be left intact.
• Step three. Wash the fish thoroughly in cold water to wash off any debris or dirt. Then, soak the fish in a solution made of one gallon of cold water and one cup of salt. After 30 minutes, drain the fish and wash it in cold water again.
• Step four. Using coarse pickling salt, give the fish a generous coat. Make sure you press the salt into the fish's skin to encourage it to firm up.
• Step five. Once the preparation is finished, place the fish on wooden drying racks outside. Do not use metal racks as this can rust and corrode and make your fish taste horrible.
• Step six. Check the fish daily. Try pressing gently on the skin to push more water out which will encourage it to dry quicker. If you are worried about animals at night, move your wooden rack inside. Your fish should be ready after about five days. You can check it by pressing the skin. If it gives way to your touch but doesn't spring back then it is ready.

You can prepare dry fish or tuyo in a number of ways. Well this recipe is something that is really different and has a unique combination of taste. So maybe you can try it out. It is called Champurado with Tuyo.

Well to start, following are the ingredients that you will require; 2 cups of rice, 1/2 cup of cocoa powder, 1/2 cup of sugar, 1/2 cup of milk, 4 dried sardines, 2 tablespoon of salt, 2 cups of water and 2 tablespoon of cooking oil. Now with the following ingredients you can start preparing with drying the four sardines in the sun for one whole day and then later marinating it with 2 tablespoonful of salt for another day. After your sardines are dried and completely marinated, boil 2 cups of rice with 2 cups of water fro around 20 minutes. Then add around 1/2 cup of cocoa powder and 1/2 cup of sugar and stir quickly. Next you fry the sardines with 2 tablespoon of cooking oil and serve the chocolate rice along with it. Serve it hot.