{"id":1542,"date":"2026-06-30T12:44:59","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T12:44:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ntvaluefoods.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=1542"},"modified":"2026-07-01T06:10:26","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T06:10:26","slug":"kanangkeluthi-mackereldry-fish-150g","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/ntvaluefoods.com\/index.php\/product\/kanangkeluthi-mackereldry-fish-150g\/","title":{"rendered":"Kanangkeluthi (Mackerel)<br>Dry Fish 150g"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\">\n<div class=\"Mat90e\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-uids=\"HSjQ2_c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"0\">Here is the simple breakdown for <b data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"33\">Dried Mackerel<\/b>:<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1\"><b data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">What it is:<\/b> It is made from fresh, oily mackerel caught in deep marine waters. The fish are meticulously cleaned, heavily salted, and sun-dried to a firm consistency. Because of its natural oil content, the dried fish retains a rich, silvery-grey appearance and a dense structure that holds up incredibly well during storage.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"2\"><b data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Taste &amp; Texture:<\/b> It features a firm, meaty, and slightly chewy texture with a very robust, deep umami flavor. Unlike milder fish, mackerel has a prominent, intensely savory seafood profile and a strong aroma that delivers a punchy, authentic dried-fish experience for true seafood lovers.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">How it\u2019s cooked:<\/b> After a thorough soak or rinse in warm water to soften it and remove excess salt, it is spectacular when shallow-fried with chili powder and turmeric until crispy. Due to its bold flavor, it is the ultimate choice for a spicy, fiery <i data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"250\">Thokku<\/i> or a rich, tangy tamarind <i data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"283\">Kuzhambu<\/i> (curry), where its distinct taste infuses the entire gravy\u2014making it a perfect match for simple sides like curd rice, <i data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"410\">Rasam<\/i> rice, or plain rice with <i data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"441\">dhal<\/i>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It features a very tender, flaky white meat with a mild, slightly sweet undertone that balances perfectly with the drying salt. It has a less overpowering aroma compared to other varieties, making it a favorite for those who prefer a subtler seafood flavor.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1543,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[22],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-1542","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-uncategorized","first","instock","sale","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ntvaluefoods.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/1542","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ntvaluefoods.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ntvaluefoods.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ntvaluefoods.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1543"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ntvaluefoods.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1542"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ntvaluefoods.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=1542"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ntvaluefoods.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=1542"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ntvaluefoods.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=1542"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}