Get rid of those fishy smell on your hand...

[Brownsugar]

Just to share a tip from one of the Taiwanese show - Good Idea on how to get rid of those fishy smell on your hand after preparing seafoods.

After making coffee, keep the used coffee beans. Whenever u find your hand got awful smell after you cut fish, garlic, etc., you can just rub in the used bean on your hand. After that just rinse off with water. This tip can be used on tupperware too. Is the same, just used the bean to rub the tupperware then rinse off. No soap is needed.

I have personally try this tip and it is very useful. Try it! ;)

[honeybee]

Hi Brownsugar,

Can we use the grinded coffee beans (the ones used to make local coffee, or kopi) with the same effect?

Also, this reminds me of an episode of "Queer Eye for A Straight Guy". At the end of each episode, each of the Fab5 has a tip for the viewers. In one episode, they advised to just rub your hands on your stainless steel sink. Apparently, this helps to remove the garlic smell from your hands.

I've not had the chance to try it out, forgot about it actually. Just wondering... has anyone tried this? Does it work?

[Brownsugar]

Hi Brownsugar,

Can we use the grinded coffee beans (the ones used to make local coffee, or kopi) with the same effect?

Also, this reminds me of an episode of "Queer Eye for A Straight Guy". At the end of each episode, each of the Fab5 has a tip for the viewers. In one episode, they advised to just rub your hands on your stainless steel sink. Apparently, this helps to remove the garlic smell from your hands.

I've not had the chance to try it out, forgot about it actually. Just wondering... has anyone tried this? Does it work?

Ya.. u can used the used grinded coffee bean (in chinese we call "kopi-sai"). Just rub with those beans and rinse... It is very effective... After I told my mum, she dun throw her grinded coffee bean in the morning again.. She said is quite useful... ;) Try this tip.. it apply to fishy smell, garlic smell, etc.

[danbee]

Nothing better then one limou kasturi.Squeezeee it and rubbed it all over your hands. Malaysian style la. Malaysia misti boleh lehh.

[danbee]

How to find coffee bean every day you cook or prepair fish?
Nothing better then one limou kasturi.Squeezeee it and rubbed it all over your hands. Malaysian style la. and it sure smell good. Malaysia misti boleh lehh.

[Brownsugar]

How to find coffee bean every day you cook or prepair fish?
Nothing better then one limou kasturi.Squeezeee it and rubbed it all over your hands. Malaysian style la. and it sure smell good. Malaysia misti boleh lehh.

If u make coffee everyday, like my mum.. the kopi-o... then coffee bean is not a problem.. :D

[lady-o-leisure]

All you need to do to get rid of smells from your hands would be to rub your hands with soap, then rub your fingers on some metal surface like the sink surface or tap,wash off, and that's all there is to it. Some time back, someone decided to sell stainless steel 'soap' to help get rid of smells. It's the same thing, but marketted to make money off those who don't know that any other steel surface will work the same.

[wanmei]

i did bought de stainless steel 'soap' (http://wishingfish.com/steelsoap.html)...cost around(sing) $12...well it doesn't work much to get rid de strong smells/odors of fish/seafoods.....but it rlly can removes unpleasant odours or get rid de smell of garlic or onion(sulfur compounds)from hands...... :eek: i think any metal object or surfaces can works that way kua...

[Brownsugar]

i did bought de stainless steel 'soap' (http://wishingfish.com/steelsoap.html)...cost around(sing) $12...well it doesn't work much to get rid de strong smells/odors of fish/seafoods.....but it rlly can removes unpleasant odours or get rid de smell of garlic or onion(sulfur compounds)from hands...... :eek: i think any metal object or surfaces can works that way kua...

Then try the used grinded coffee bean for the awful smell from fish/seafood.. the beans from coffee bag works too.. ;)

[Brownsugar]

Guess I will try the stainless steel sink as well... :rolleyes: Thanks ya...

[honeybee]

I guess I'll be trying out the stainless steel sink trick too.
Hard to get hold of coffee beans... the only coffee I make is the 3-in-1 type!
No coffee beans to extract from there.... hahahah! :)

[Brownsugar]

I guess I'll be trying out the stainless steel sink trick too.
Hard to get hold of coffee beans... the only coffee I make is the 3-in-1 type!
No coffee beans to extract from there.... hahahah! :)

Maybe if got chance, try those 3-in-1 like Aik Cheong.. ;)

[Firefly]

alamak...firefly drinks instant nescafe...no beans!!! how? can a spoon of instant coffee works the same?? :eek:

[honeybee]

Hehehe... why don't firefly try and let us know?
BTW, firefly cooks meh? :p

[Brownsugar]

Hehehe... why don't firefly try and let us know?
BTW, firefly cooks meh? :p

Ya.. curious to know too... Does firefly cooks? :rolleyes:

[MSham]

How about a quick fix for the smell on the fish itself? Sometimes after the fish is cooked it still has that "hanyir" smell, especially when cooked with minimal ingredients, such as when making steam fish.

[honeybee]

For me, I always give my fish a quick "rinse" in boiling water before steaming it. Gets rid of the fishy smell. Since you're gonna boil some water to steam the fish anyway, just boil a bit more lar... Don't dunk the whole fish in the water. Just lay it on the plate, and use a ladle to scoop the boiling water and pour it over your fish. Throw away the water and then the fish is ready for steaming.

Other option, steam your fish with some other ingredients... like ginger, chinese mushrooms, preserved vegetables, etc...

Good luck!

[Firefly]

Yes heard that is actually a healthy way to cook fish..and who says firefly don't cook :mad:

Please ref to this Meat loaf (http://www.usj.com.my/bulletin/upload/showthread.php?t=13303) and this Apple Crumble (http://www.usj.com.my/bulletin/upload/showthread.php?t=13340). If you hunt around a bit, you will fine more contributions by yours thruly. :cool:

[honeybee]

Don't get upset lar firefly... just teasing only mah! :o
Sorry lar... have not managed to go through all the threads yet. Will definitely check out your recipe contributions! :D
Hope to hear more of your cooking experiences... cheerio!

[Firefly]

Don't get upset lar firefly... just teasing only mah! :o
Sorry lar......
For that, Firefly sentence you to 5 recipes to be posted here...must include photo guide. :cool:

[Dive1404]

All you need to do to get rid of smells from your hands would be to rub your hands with soap, then rub your fingers on some metal surface like the sink surface or tap,wash off, and that's all there is to it. Some time back, someone decided to sell stainless steel 'soap' to help get rid of smells. It's the same thing, but marketted to make money off those who don't know that any other steel surface will work the same.


Wow, I just know it. Quite easy too.Desn'nt the sink or the metal surface become smelly of that odour?

[honeybee]

For that, Firefly sentence you to 5 recipes to be posted here...must include photo guide. :cool:

Hehehe... ok. Gotta get my apron out now...
Hmmm... it's got to be here somewhere.... :confused:

Actually, saw ur posts on squash. Assumed (I know, my mistake!) that you must be a bloke... and made another assumption (Hang me for this!) that most blokes don't cook... :p

[Brownsugar]

Yes heard that is actually a healthy way to cook fish..and who says firefly don't cook :mad:...

Dun get upset.. Same like honeybee... just teasing only...
cos quite difficult to find a guy that can cook.. ;)

When I got the time, i will post some recipes from my collection of cooking books.. :D

[Firefly]

Ahyoo...why are blokes branded as non cooks?? Calling blokes....Show these gals that WE CAN COOK and at times better than them at it :D

On yes, this thursday, firefly is bringing a well matured Rum Fruit cake for the squash session. Wanna come for squash? :D

[honeybee]

Ahyoo...why are blokes branded as non cooks?? Calling blokes....Show these gals that WE CAN COOK and at times better than them at it :D
OK lar... u got me there. SOME blokes can cook... unfortunately, the Mr. Honeybee I got at home can't. But have started him on "personal" cooking class conducted by yours truly... ;)

Perhaps you should start a new thread on "Blokes who cook"... eh? :p



On yes, this thursday, firefly is bringing a well matured Rum Fruit cake for the squash session. Wanna come for squash? :D
Err... can I just come for the cake? Can tapau ar? :D
Can sit in the comfort of my tv room and enjoy it while watching Spooks, followed by Supernatural...

[Brownsugar]

Ahyoo...why are blokes branded as non cooks?? Calling blokes....Show these gals that WE CAN COOK and at times better than them at it :D

On yes, this thursday, firefly is bringing a well matured Rum Fruit cake for the squash session. Wanna come for squash? :D

:) Firefly.. Now it is so difficult to find a guy that can cook.. My husband can't too... Maybe maggi mee... fried eggs... n... umm.. so difficult to think for another one... :rolleyes:

Well... with my new born around.. dun think i can make it for the squash session... :D Thanks for the offer... ;)

[Firefly]

Hehehehe...that is funny. Firefly's other half don't know how to cook. Boiling water with an automatic electric kettle is about the only thing she knows..:eek:

Wait till she reads this, then firefly is gonna end up sleeping in the hall :eek:

[Brownsugar]

Hehehehe...that is funny. Firefly's other half don't know how to cook. Boiling water with an automatic electric kettle is about the only thing she knows..:eek:

Wait till she reads this, then firefly is gonna end up sleeping in the hall :eek:

Is it bcos she dun cook so u have to cook... :confused: Or all the while u r into cooking? :rolleyes: Umm...

In my case, I cook bcos my husband cannot cook but like to eat... :)

I got alot of recipe books.. One of my fav passtime is to read the cooking books.. ;) But my cooking not so nice la... :D

[honeybee]

Kah kah kah! Firefly sure is funny! :D

For me, I just love cooking! Weekdays, usually gotta cook something simple 'cos I get back home about 6 plus after work. Weekends, try to cook something special or stuff that takes longer preparation time.

Hubby thinks I'm funny sometimes... I'll be eating b'fast and thinking about what to cook for lunch or dinner... watching tv at night, thinking about what to cook tomorrow!! Hehehe... :p

My cooking ok lar... like to experiment a lot... poor hubby ends up as guinea pig! Fortunately, it usually works out.

But hard to cook for 2 persons lar... have learnt to freeze up food now. Ideas for quick-fix meals much appreciated! But I hate to cheat when cooking by using instant sauces and stuff like that... but what to do, sometimes have to do it also due to time constraint... sigh! :o

[Firefly]

BTW, firefly is 1/2 mad.

[honeybee]

Hi firefly, saw the new thread on quick-fix meals. Thanks! Hope I can get ideas from there on what to cook.

BTW, When firefly say firefly is 1/2 mad... is the mad referring to the "angry" kind of mad? Or the "gila" kind of mad? :D

[Brownsugar]

BTW, firefly is 1/2 mad.

:confused: ??? Dun get it... :rolleyes:

[Firefly]

Gila kind of mad. All them squash kakies know that. :D

[honeybee]

Gila kind of mad. All them squash kakies know that. :D
Kah kah kah! Figured as much... :D

[Firefly]

Come for the next TT session in Nov. (Firefly is skipping the Oct TT.) Then you get to meet this crazy/gila/mad firefly :D

[honeybee]

OK, will try to buzz there in Nov... if I can drag the other half to come along... :)

[Brownsugar]

Dun think can make it loh.. Baby still small... hubby always not around, even if around also dun like going out.. :rolleyes: Anyway, thanx for the invitation... ;)

[Firefly]

go there this Oct. at least get to know the moderators.

[honeybee]

Oct TT is the actual day of Mooncake Festival... spending time with sis and family ler... time to act like a BIG kid and play with lanterns!!! ;)

[Brownsugar]

Sorry to ask.. But what is a TT?

[Firefly]

In the chatterbox section...The TT (http://www.usj.com.my/bulletin/upload/showthread.php?p=177365&posted=1#post177365) Is a monthly gathering of USJ forumers.

[Brownsugar]

Oh... There is even such a gathering.. quite nice leh... :D

[Brownsugar]

In the chatterbox section...The TT (http://www.usj.com.my/bulletin/upload/showthread.php?p=177365&posted=1#post177365) Is a monthly gathering of USJ forumers.

ok.. so TT stand for teh tarik... :D