What is mackerel called in Nigeria?

"Eja Yiyan, Ofooro"....that's the Yoruba name for smoked mackerel! Frozen mackerel fish (locally called monkere, eja ice (iced fish), eja alaran - due to its velvet skin) is a staple source of protein for most Nigerians. This fish has been imported to Nigeria for as far as I can remember.

FAQ

• Can I cook frozen breaded fish in a pan?

  Can you pan fry frozen fish fingers? Yep, pan fry, deep fry, oven or grill! Don't defrost fish fingers! Smidgin of oil in a non-stick pan and fry gently over a very low heat to defrost them.

• How many fish should be in a 10 gallon tank?

  The next question is how many small fish can you add to a 10-gallon tank? Initially, aim for around one small fish per gallon of water, adding them in small groups every couple of weeks. Once the aquarium is mature and your skills are honed, you should be able to keep two neon-tetra-size fish per gallon.

• Is herring good for your liver?

  Further, the scientists saw lower levels of the condition known as “fatty liver” in farmed fish that had been given herring oil in the feed. “Salmon that had been given herring oil had less fat in the liver, which suggests that they had a higher level of fat metabolism. This is good for the salmon,” says Ruyter.

• What flies are trout biting on now?

  You just can't fly fish trout without these essential trout flies.

  • Copper John. The Copper John is the best-selling trout fly of all time. ...
  • Beadhead Prince Nymph. ...
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  • Lightning Bug. ...
  • Pink Squirrel. ...
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  • Pass Lake.

• Is fishy tasting fish bad?

  Oily fish have higher levels of fish oils and natural amines and so taste more strongly fishy. But in general fresh fish should smell and taste fresh and 'of the sea' and should not be noticeably fishy. Strong fishy tastes/aromas are signs of spoilage.

• How do you rehydrate smoked salmon?

  Rehydrating Salmon on the Trail

  1. Cover the salmon in water.
  2. Let sit for 10 minutes, occasionally moving it around to make sure all pieces get equal water time.
  3. Drain off any excess water.
  4. Eat and enjoy!

  21-Nov-2014

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