Good food is not only a need, but also our everyday desire, which largely determines the mood for the day and the effectiveness of the work done. But the trouble is, many goodies do not quite positively affect our health, metabolism and digestion. Many nutritionists are strongly advised to exclude from the diet fast carbohydrates, in particular flour, fatty and sweet. But you can eat fish without restrictions. For example, carp is tasty and healthy. The calorie content of this fish makes it easy to enter it into any menu.
What kind of fish is this?
So, carp is a fish from the carp family. It hit the human table for the first time in China in 1000 BC. Here she was a favorite delicacy of emperors. Carp later came to Asia and Europe. Since the 13th century, he was bred in the Czech Republic.
In appearance, carp resembles crucian carp, but with a thicker and longer body and movable lips.
Carps are divided into river and pond, and river have a longer cylindrical body, and pond are short and thick.
An adult is up to a meter in length, and weighs up to 20 kg. Carp eats almost constantly, as it relates to non-gastric fish. The diet consists of crustaceans, mollusks and worms. Closer to three years, carp can breed.
Eating
There is almost always carp in stores. Its calorie content allows you to include fish in any menu. Dishes from carp can be very diverse, as this fish gratefully perceives any form of heat treatment. Of course, there are enough bones in the carcass, but the larger the fish itself, the more bones. So do not grind, choose a larger fish.
By the way, this is fatty food, but very tender and almost sweet. If you are on a diet, then carp will be a real treat. Its calorie content reaches 112 calories in raw form. In boiled carp, this figure decreases to 102 calories per 100 g, and in fried carp it increases to 196 calories. It seems that the figure is large? Not at all, because it is a very satisfying fish, which is rich in vitamins and macronutrients. It contains a large concentration of proteins and fats.
If you replace a certain proportion of meat in your diet with fish, then no gain in weight will occur, but the digestion process will improve. Extremely easy to prepare carp. Its calorie content is high, so it is better to serve vegetables or cereals for a side dish, but carp in batter will be very easy for the stomach. The fish is juicy and tender, it is very sensitive to salt and pepper, and therefore it is better not to overdo it with spices.
For the benefit of the body
In addition to the mentioned fats and proteins, this fish has a lot of vitamins and useful chemical compounds. In meat, there are almost all the vitamins of group B, PP, E, C and provitamin A. In addition to the fact that the carp is tasty, the calorie content of 100 grams allows it to be introduced into the diet menu without risk to the figure, but with great benefits for the body. Indeed, the fish has a lot of iodine, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, chlorine, iron, manganese, zinc and fluorine.
In our menu, carp can have a positive effect on the condition of the spinal cord and brain. It has vitamin B12, which is an antioxidant. He is involved in fat metabolism and DNA synthesis. Carp calms nerves, improves digestion and regulates blood sugar.
Its meat is useful in diseases of the thyroid gland. It should be noted that it contains phosphoric acid, which is indispensable.
Nutritionists recommend cooking fish for at least a quarter of an hour, and frying in small pieces for about 25 minutes. If you bake pies with fish, it will take at least an hour. For salting - 2-3 weeks and a couple of days for freezing.
Choose how to cook carp
Fried carp will be the most “difficult” for the body . Its caloric content almost reaches 200 kcal per 100 grams. And if you add the fact that oily fish increases cholesterol, then its use may be undesirable. But fish oil is much more valuable than pork or beef. Due to the presence of minerals and vitamins, carp meat is useful for stabilizing the body as a whole and the musculoskeletal system in particular.
So for those who are losing weight, eating carp is good, because this meat stimulates metabolism.
It is best to buy carp alive and not stare at very large carcasses. Ideal would be a 1-1.5 kg fish with red-pink gills, springy meat and a moist, even tail. Up to three days can be found in the refrigerator purchased carp. Just do not forget to gut it, put it in a glass container and cover with a film. In the freezer, carp does not lose its qualities. Calorie content per 100 grams in fish does not change.
How to combine fish in cooking
Regardless of the country and nationality, carp love everything. It is cooked in different ways: baked, fried, boiled, stewed and stuffed. And which of this fish is ear! In it, as they say, the spoon is standing. In Central Asia, fish is cooked in white wine with dried fruits and almonds, and in Australia, with tomatoes, anchovies, bacon and cream. Stuffed carp are often cooked in Russian cuisine, using mushrooms, bell pepper, garlic, ginger, eggs and onions. Lemon juice is harmoniously suitable for marinating fish . You can also use tomato. Since the fish is very active in absorbing spices, there is no need to be zealous with them. You can replace salt with soy sauce. Very interesting fish with basil, marjoram and cardamom is revealed. The side dish can be served with fried potatoes, vegetables, rice, beans and buckwheat.
On a diet, even fried carp is allowed. Its calorie content, if cooked without oil, decreases significantly. Of course, a special grill pan will come in handy. First you need to remove the skin and fat deposits on the abdomen.
We bake fish according to all the rules
But, of course, baked carp is best suited for diet food . Its calorie content varies from 120 to 170 calories, depending on the ingredients of the marinade. It is useful to make it on the basis of lemon juice, garlic and mustard. You can also add tomato juice. Stuff with buckwheat with garlic and carrots. The original marinade can be made with onions, paprika, basil and cilantro.
You can use boiled cabbage, zucchini and eggplant for a side dish. Very tasty, but, alas, high-calorie pickled fish in a mixture of mayonnaise with tomatoes and onions. By the way, for those who focus on energy value, it makes sense to cook fish not in the oven, but in a double boiler.
For example
So, on the carp menu in the oven. We make its calorie content as low as possible in order to calmly afford a fish for dinner. Clean the carcass from the insides. In a separate pan, mix soy sauce with basil, onions and garlic. Add lemon juice and a few tablespoons of mustard. Mix everything and leave the fish in the cold.
You can also chop nuts and fry carrots in a pan. Fill the carp further with carrots and boiled buckwheat, and pin the abdomen with toothpicks so that nothing falls out. Now place the baking sheet with baking paper. While laying out the fish, pour the marinade abundantly on top and send to the oven.