How to prepare dried fish scales (เกล็ดปลาแห้ง ; glet bplaa haaeng)

Fish scales are mainly composed of calcium carbonate, bone-like hydroxyapatite, and collagen. When collected, washed, and dried, they can be stored indefinitely. They can be used fried as a crunchy element for fish laap dishes or as a new crispy ingredient in your creative cooking.

How to prepare dried fish scales วิธีการเตรียมเกล็ดปลาแห้ง

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Prep Time 5 days d

Ingredients

  

• fish scales (เกล็ดปลา)
• 5% white vinegar (น้ําส้มสายชู)

Instructions

 

• Collect the fish scales from one type of fish. For example, freshwater tilapia or saltwater snapper fish are good sources. Do not mix scales from different fish species.
• Rinse under running water.
• Soak the scales in 5% white vinegar for 2-3 days, which will help acid cook any tissue that remains attached to the scales.
• After soaking in vinegar, wash the scales thoroughly, ensuring that all organic material has been completely removed.
• Allow to dry completely before storing.