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Video: Chekhon
Chekhon
Calories, kcal: 88 Protein, g: 17.5 Fat, g: 2.0 Carbohydrates, g: 0.0
Chekhon belongs to the Karpov family. Significantly different in appearance from other fish of this family. It has an elongated body, a convex belly flattened on the sides and a completely flat, straight back, the fish is somewhat similar to a herring. It is 30-35 cm long, weighing 300-400 grams. It is a valuable commercial fish. It is caught in large quantities, and therefore it is listed in the Red Book. It lives in the Caspian, Azov, Black, Baltic seas, as well as in deep and clean lakes and rivers (calorizator). This fish has many local names: shabel, scales, oseledets, on the Don it is called a mower, in Belarus - a saber, goat, sabrefish, sidewall. Many of these names are associated with her saber-like appearance.
Caloric content of sabrefish
The calorie content of sabrefish is only 88 kcal per 100 grams of product.
Composition and useful properties of sabrefish
In addition to its taste, this fish also has many useful properties. It contains minerals: nickel, molybdenum, chromium, fluorine, zinc, chlorine, vitamins: PP and other useful substances. All these substances have a beneficial effect on the human body, are the prevention of certain diseases.
Chekhon in cooking
Chekhon is appreciated for its taste, it has tender sweetish meat. This fish is especially preferred by lovers of a foamy drink, they use it in dried, salted and dried form. It is also smoked, fried, stewed with vegetables, and cutlets are made from it. In China, stewed sabrefish with ginger, garlic, vinegar and soy sauce is prepared for the New Year (calorizer). The only drawback is the presence of a large number of bones, so it is not suitable for cooking fish soup. The caviar of sabrefish is famous for its nutritional value.
Contraindications to use
It is not recommended to eat fish for people who have allergic reactions to fish.
