The goby fish is distinguished by a sedentary lifestyle and a rather large head compared to the body, the length of which is usually 10-20 cm. Scientists know many varieties of this fish, in general, all representatives are divided into two groups - brackish-water and sea.
Features and benefits
In general, gobies are small and rather bony fish. Therefore, they are not very popular fried, stewed or boiled. But in vain, because this fish contains useful substances and is a rather tasty product.
Gobies contain vitamin PP, sulfur, molybdenum, fluorine, chromium, zinc and nickel in their chemical composition. Fish are especially rich in fluoride - the average goby contains 430 mcg of this substance, which maintains the strength of teeth and bones, and prevents the accumulation of harmful bacteria in the oral cavity. In addition, fluoride plays a critical role in the prevention of osteoporosis and has a positive effect on the formation and development of muscles, hair, skin and ligaments.
Most prefer to use dried gobies, but this fish makes excellent cutlets, tender and nutritious. However, there are a lot of recipes for preparing delicious and hearty dishes from gobies.
Fried gobies
To prepare this dish you will need:
- bulls - 1 kg;
- onion - 1 pc.;
- flour - 0.5 tbsp.;
- salt - to taste;
- ground black pepper - to taste;
- vegetable oil - for frying;
- basil - to taste.
First, you need to thoroughly rinse each fish, then peel, cut off the fins and head, carefully gut it using a sharp knife. Then the fish must be rinsed again with running water and dried.
In a large bowl, combine flour, salt and pepper. Roll the gobies in this mixture so that each fish is covered with an even layer of flour. Put the gobies in a frying pan in one layer on preheated vegetable oil. Frying fish is especially good in a cast iron skillet.
When each fish is fried on all sides until golden brown, you should take the onion, peel it, cut into thin half rings and add to the fish. Throw a few torn leaves of basil there. Shake everything, cover and cook until the onions are soft.
Gobies cutlets
For cooking you will need:
- bulls - 1 kg;
- onion - 1 pc.;
- chicken egg - 1 pc.;
- semolina - 1 tbsp.;
- breadcrumbs - 1 tablespoon;
- salt - to taste;
- ground black pepper - to taste;
- vegetable oil - for frying.
First, you should rinse the fish, clean it, do not forget to cut off the fins and head. Having made an incision in the abdomen with a sharp knife, carefully gut it. Then rinse each fish again and dry.
The gobies must be minced three times using a grid with small holes. Then, through a meat grinder, also pass the onions previously peeled from the husk.
In a deep bowl, mince should be made: mix chopped fish with scrolled onions, add semolina, some breadcrumbs (do not forget to leave for breading), add an egg there and add a little salt and pepper. Mix everything thoroughly and form small round cutlets. Each cutlet should be rolled in breadcrumbs just before putting it in a skillet with heated vegetable oil.
The cutlets will be even tastier if they are additionally stewed for 10 minutes in your favorite sauce, for example, tomato or sour cream.
