Do You Like it Medium Rare or Well Done?
By @acelawrites
@acelawrites (19272)
Philippines
June 5, 2016 5:01am CST
Before cooking dinner, I asked my husband and son what they wanted, chicken or fish.
They both replied fish but one said:"make it medium rare." The other said: "mine is well-done, crunchy!" I like it medium rare if it's a fish like blue marlin or gindara (cod fish/sablefish). If not, I like it well done for other fish to remove some fishy smell.
I just put salt and ground peppercorns on it. It tasted so good.
Do you like fish half cooked (medium rare) or well done?
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18 responses
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
5 Jun 16
True, sushi and sashimi are eaten raw (fish). Other kinds of fish should really be cooked well.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
5 Jun 16
Sushi aside, no. I will eat sushi but every other fish must be cooked. I've always thought that an uncooked fish, or only slightly cooked, can be one of the most dangerous things to eat...
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
5 Jun 16
Yes, there are only some species of fish that can be eaten half cooked; others should be well done to make it safe to eat.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
5 Jun 16
@acelawrites I am not much for fish regardless. I'll eat salmon and Tuna, tilapia on ocassion.
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@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
6 Jun 16
@acelawrites
I very seldom eat fish but tried some of that fish at the restaurant and I do have to say I would have it again.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
5 Jun 16
I understand. Some fish could be smelly when not cooked through and through.
@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
8 Jun 16
@acelawrites Yes, crispy and delicious that's the tail for me. I think you are right with cod . But it can be made crispy outside when you dip it in cornstarch and beaten egg before frying . That way , the outside is crispy but the inside is soft to eat . 
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
8 Jun 16
Crispy and delicious! But if it is a big fish like gindara (cod) it is tastier if not so overcooked.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
5 Jun 16
Some fish really need to be cooked so well.
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@satriani92 (136)
• Bogor, Indonesia
5 Jun 16
Well done is better, it will decrease bacterium or parasite, because some parasite still inside sometimes
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
5 Jun 16
That's the best reason why it should be cooked well, for safe eating.
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@allen0187 (59648)
• Philippines
5 Jun 16
I prefer well done myself. Crunchy on the outside but juicy and chewy on the inside.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
5 Jun 16
Sounds like a fast food commercial! Yes, it tastes nice if cooked like that.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
6 Jun 16
Yes, it is usually cooked well done to remove the smell.
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
6 Jun 16
medium rare tends to be my default setting on fish and steaks
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
6 Jun 16
Yes, it is the preferred way of cooking for big fishes like tuna and cod fish and steaks.
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
6 Jun 16
Sometimes I use turmeric or curry powder, ginger, or citronella leaves, oregano, or screwpine leaves.Just put it inside the stomach area or in the mouth of the fish. Or just put it in the pan.
@Letranknight2015 (52665)
• Philippines
6 Jun 16
Lol! they even have demand as to how the fish should be cooked. I rarely ate fish unless it's milkfish, medium or well done, doesn't make any difference,as long as it taste good.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
6 Jun 16
It was a gindara, or a cod which is white and has lots of oil in it, a nutritious Omega 3. It does not have too much fishy smell too, so I think it should not be overcooked.
@antonbunot (11146)
• Calgary, Alberta
5 Jun 16
Well done! But I like vegetables half-cooked! Like Ilocos' pinakbet!
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
5 Jun 16
"Pinakbet" (mixed vegetables) is really good!
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@brokenbee (11937)
• Philippines
6 Jun 16
I like it well done... even meat.. I like it cooked very well.
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@brokenbee (11937)
• Philippines
7 Jun 16
@acelawrites yes!!! And I don't like to see blood in my food, I mean raw blood.
But when it comes to veggies, I can eat them raw or half cooked. I don't like them to be soggy and overcooked.
@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
5 Jun 16
So nice that way, too! Thanks, @bacon147.
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@koopharper (7599)
• Canada
5 Jun 16
When I think of medium rare, I don't usually think of fish. I like mine cooked till it's done. I prefer my red meats well-done.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
5 Jun 16
Yes, for steaks?p eople usually prefer red meats medium rare.
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@silvermist (19701)
• India
5 Jun 16
@acelawrites Whether it is fish or chicken,I always like them well done.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
5 Jun 16
Sure, if ever you come here, I will cook for you!
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
5 Jun 16
Oh yes, I will cook it well done for you, @ida123.
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