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Dry Ribbon Fish (Valai)

Also Known As : Large Hair tail, belt fish, cuttlasfish, Earthquake fish
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Non-vegetarian

Taste Profile

Dry ribbon fish has a salty and fish-like taste.

Usage Tips

  1. Dry ribbon fish can be fried or made into curries and for serving it pairs well with curd rice and rasam.

Description

What is dry ribbon fish?

Ribbonfish are a unique type of fishes with elongated and narrow bodies that resemble a ribbon. They generally live in the open sea rather than shallow regions of the coastal waters. Ribbonfish are rarely seen and when they are spotted they are easily recognizable by their slender, stretched-out bodies with a long dorsal fin, running down the whole length of the back, from behind the head. They do not have scales and their pectoral fins are small. These fishes are mainly found in the northern coasts, Iceland, Scandinavia, Orkney, and Scotland. 

 

Health benefits

  • Ribbon fish contain few nutrients and are considered a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids. Following are the health benefits associated with eating ribbon fish which are Relieving inflammation, Boosting brainpower, Protecting cardiovascular health, Improving eye-sight, treating arthritis and joint pain.(1)

Selection Guide

Always buy dry ribbon fish which is packaged and without any hint of moisture.

Note

Dry ribbon fish has high levels of sodium and calories hence they should only be eaten in moderation.(2)

Resource & Links

(1,2) https://www.organicfacts.net/ribbon-fish.html

 

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