Know to Taste It
The EasyFish Guide to Identifying Freshness & Choosing the Perfect Catch
Is Your Fish Fresh?
Clear Eyes
Look for eyes that are crystal clear, bright, and bulging. Avoid fish with dull, sunken, or cloudy eyes.
Red Gills
Lift the gill cover. Fresh fish should have bright red or pink gills. Avoid if they look brownish or gray.
Firm Flesh
Press the meat with your finger. It should bounce back immediately. If the indentation stays, pass on it.
Ocean Smell
Fresh seafood smells like the clean ocean water. It should never smell foul, sour, or overly "fishy".
Taste & Texture Guide
| Fish Type | Flavor Profile | Texture | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Fish (సముద్రపు చేపలు) | |||
| Seer Fish Vanjaram (వంజరం) |
Rich, Savory | Firm, Flaky (One Bone) | Fry Curry |
| White Pomfret Chandava (తెల్ల చందవ) |
Mild, Sweet, Buttery | Delicate, Soft | Fry Steam |
| Kingfish Konam (కొణం) |
Rich, Oily | Firm, Meaty | Fry Curry |
| Apollo Fish / Mahi Mahi Mahi Mahi (అపోలో చేప) |
Mild, Sweet | Firm, Large Flakes | Deep Fry Grill |
| Yellow Fin Tuna Sura (సూర) |
Meaty, Distinctive | Dense, Steak-like | Curry Fry |
| Goat Fish Guvvindalu (గువ్విందలు) |
Mild, Unique Taste | Tender | Fry Curry |
| Anchovies Nethallu (నేత్తళ్ళు) |
Salty, Strong | Soft, Edible Bones | Crispy Fry Dry Curry |
| Shell Fish (పీతలు & రొయ్యలు) | |||
| Blue Crabs Neelam Peethalu (నీలం పీతలు) |
Sweet, Nutty | Tender, Moist | Curry Roast |
| Tiger Prawns Tiger Royyalu (టైగర్ రొయ్యలు) |
Sweet, Bold | Firm, Meaty | Grill Curry |
| Big Prawns Royyalu (రొయ్యలు) |
Sweet | Juicy, Firm | Curry Fry |
| Medium Prawns Chinna Royyalu (చిన్న రొయ్యలు) |
Delicate Sweetness | Soft, Juicy | Curry Stir Fry |
