drying fish
Dehydrating the catch
Drying fish is a preservation method that removes moisture from fish flesh, preventing bacterial growth and extending shelf life.
Fish are typically salted, then hung or laid flat in sun or wind until leathery.
The practice dates back millennia and remains common in coastal and Arctic cultures: racks of drying fish lined the shore.
Dried fish can be eaten as-is, rehydrated, or ground into powder.
- saltedTreated with sodium chloride
- sea saltOcean-sourced sodium chloride
- smokedExposed to wood fumes
- codCold-water food fish
- rackFrame for holding items
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