List at least 5 tools and utensils used in preparing Daing Na Bangus

1. Fish Spatula.

2. Parchment Paper.

3. Fillet Knife.

4. Cutting Board.

5. Grill Pan.

How to Tell if Fish is Fresh

There are definite signs that fish is fresh. Fresh fish should have a mild scent and moist flesh, and appear
freshly cut. Don't purchase fish that has a strong, fishy odor. Whole fish should have bright, bulging eyes
and bright red or pink gills. Frozen fish should meet the fresh-smell test and have taut packaging with no
evidence of ice or blood. Fresh fish is best used right away. Or, you can store it for up to two days in the
coldest part of the refrigerator. Frozen fish will keep in its original wrapping, frozen at 0 degrees or
lower, for up to 3 months.

Characteristics of a Fresh Fish

1. Fresh odor from the sea or ocean
2. Eyes are shiny and bulging
3. Gills are pink and red
4. The body of a fresh fish is firm

How to store cooked seafood

Cooked leftovers should be cooled and refrigerated as soon as possible, limiting the amount of time the
fish is exposed to room temperatures. Never leave the fish at room temperature for more than two
hours. Store it in a shallow covered container to allow the fish to cool to the proper temperature more
quickly. Cooked fish can be stored for up to 2 to 3 days in a refrigerator at 40°F or less. If leftovers are
not going to be used within this time, they can be frozen and stored for up to one month.

Can you freeze cooked seafood?

Of course, you also can freeze seafood dishes you already have cooked, such as
dressings or gumbo. ... To freeze cooked shrimp, quickly chill them. Package in
freezer containers or bags, leaving a quarter-inch head space; then seal and freeze.
The recommended shelf life is three to six months