Freshwater fish good for cooking
There are many freshwater fish that are good for cooking in Brazil. In Brazil's rivers, lakes and lagoons, there are approximately 25.000 species of fish, many of which are edible.
For example, in the Rio-São Paulo axis, small bilaru, tambaqui and tucunaré are especially eaten.
Because if they don't eat, they don't know what they're missing!
Check out the characteristics of some of the most vibrant freshwater fish in the country:
Lambari:
Small, elongated silver fish. As a snack, breaded and fried, it resembles manjubinha. For a different flavor, roll it in cornmeal instead of breadcrumbs.
Pacu:
It has a tall, compressed, disc-shaped body. Its meat is very fatty and rich in flavor and requires special knowledge to prepare, but at the same time it is versatile: it can be grilled, fried or even au gratin.
Painted:
A dark gray, leathery fish with an elongated, round body and a large, flat head. Its white, fatty meat is usually cooked on the grill. Its flavor is striking. To accompany it, we suggest rice with almonds.
Pirarucu:
This is a huge fish with firm, tasty flesh and few bones. It is usually prepared boiled, in stews and moquecas. Considered a delicacy, it has also been used in ceviche recipes.
Tambaqui:
It is a large fish, about a meter long, brown and black. The meat is tender and usually served as “ribs”, which have large spines similar to beef ribs. Breaded and fried, combined with mashed potatoes.
Golden:
As the name suggests, it is golden in color with reddish reflections. It has an exuberant flavor, lots of fat and bones. It is very good fried, grilled and grilled. Tomatoes and potatoes usually accompany it in a harmonious way.
Trout:
One of the most widely consumed freshwater fish, it is most abundant in mountainous and less hot areas, which are more suitable for its production. Served with a creamy sauce, capers and almonds, trout is light and can also be eaten grilled.
Tilapia
Also known as Saint Peter, this is a fish from Africa and the East, with few bones and low fat content. A different recipe for tilapia is to cover it with some type of crust, such as chestnuts. To accompany it, mashed cassava.
Peacock bass:
There are many types of peacock bass that vary in size and color. In the Amazon, peacock bass stew is very popular. The delicacy is commonly accompanied by potatoes, onions, cabbage, peppers, eggs, tomatoes, parsley and cilantro.
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