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For years, chefs have prized the company’s wild, line-caught fish (all of which comes from Hawaii) for its smooth, buttery texture and glassy, shimmering appearance, as well as its amazing flavor. It’s all sashimi-grade, which (though the term isn’t regulated by law) connotes a specific, labor-intensive way of processing and preparing the fish for raw consumption. One of the prime offerings is rich, steak-red ahi tuna (which is, by the way, sustainable), but the company also sells lesser-known varieties that are rarely seen on the mainland. Fish like ono (a.k.a. wahoo), opah and kajiki (Hawaiian blue marlin) are less pricey than tuna but just as incredible, served raw as sashimi or poke, a classic Hawaiian dish of marinated raw fish. This amazing fish isn’t cheap—it starts at around $100 for three pounds—but shipping is included and it arrives in specially designed packaging that reflects heat. Related: 13 Recipes for Whole Fish26 Healthy Fish Recipes18 Gifts for the Advanced Home Cook

Open Today: 9:00 am until 7:30 pm Bringing fresh sustainable seafood to Northeast DC The District Fishwife at Union Market is Washington, D.C.’s premier destination for superlative and diverse fresh seafood, including many hard-to-find specialty seafood items, and a variety of quick-serve seafood dishes. gry sushi cat 4The focus is on seasonally-available regional and sustainable seafood, including standards such as sushi-grade tuna, genuine dry sea scallops, farmed and wild salmon, halibut, cod, rockfish, shrimp, clams, and mussels. sakae sushi home delivery menuLesser-known varieties such as mackerel, barramundi, sheepshead, branzino, sea urchin (uni), and the invasive Blue Catfish and Snakehead are also on regular offer. games online gratis memasak sushi

Packaged items such as seaweed salad, pickled ginger, tobiko, and wasabi are regularly available, as well as shrimp cocktail, salt cod, pickled herring, sardines, and a variety of house-made sauces and accompaniments. Quick-serve dishes cover local and international favorites including fish and chips, poké bowl, invasive fish sandwich, salmon burger, shrimp roll, grilled seafood salads, and changing seasonal specials. sushi conveyor belt laThree beers are available on tap, along with red and white wine, a variety of sodas, still water, sparkling water, and juices for kids. Our mission is to provide exceptionally fresh seafood and guide our customers in making sustainable choices, while providing suggestions, recipes, and encouragement for preparation at home. Follow The DC Fishwife on these social media outlets!I like making sushi/sashimi/rolls at home where I'm saving a decent sum of money, but does anyone know of a trustworthy fishmonger in the area?  

That of course, won't break my piggy bank as well. Reviewer: Name The packaging and delivery was excellent! Two orders of this and it was the best I have ever had!!!!! Will order many times more!! Reviewer: Eric - Chicago I have had a lot of yellow tail, I have spent any where from 2 dollars a roll to 40 dollars a roll. This is the best Yellow Tail I have ever had. Don't confuse this with my crappy sushi making skills. This fish alone is amazing. My mom who hates sushi even enjoyed it. Great taste, very tender. Reviewer: Name Withheld These really made my sushi look cool. One person really didn't care nori, so they really liked having sushi made with these. Freshwater Eel - (Unagi) Reviewer: Name Withheld I made California rolls sliced them, laid them flat on a lightly oiled baking dish, topped them with 1/2 piece of unagi slice, pour unagi sauce on top and broiled them for a few minutes. Every one loved it at the sushi party. Reviewer: Mel - San Fransisco I stumbled upon this website while looking to order some fresh salmon for home making sushi.

I have ordered a total of 3 times from this store and m very satisfied with the service, packaging and most importantly the fish. Sake melts in your mouth, very fresh. I also ordered albacore and enjoyed that as well. My family and I are big time sushi fans and like to make our own and this is just perfect for us. The packaging is perfect, the delivery timely and the fish delicious, what more can...The question of what is sushi grade fish comes up a lot and no one seems to accurately answer that question. After some research I am now able to provide information as to the guidelines and regulations that are followed in the seafood industry in terms of serving raw seafood. As for micro standards for sushi or sashimi grade seafood, I have spoken with many in the seafood industry who supply ‘sushi grade’ fish for sushi and sashimi served at restaurants and they all give me the same answer… they do not know of any regulations from either the FDA or any other agencies regarding ‘sushi grade’ seafood, which is why suppliers have set up their own micro and chemical parameters for their products.

A personal search of FDA documents turns up the same results, no clear standards as to what makes fish ‘sushi grade’ or ‘sashimi grade’ and no definition of the term. The only concern any inspectors have is referred to as the parasite destruction guarantee, which is accomplished by ‘freezing and storing seafood at -4°F (-20°C) or below for 7 days (total time), or freezing at -31°F (-35°C) or below until solid and storing at -31°F (-35°C) or below for 15 hours, or freezing at -31°F (-35°C) or below until solid and storing at -4°F (-20°C) or below for 24 hours’ which is sufficient to kill parasites. The FDA’s Food Code recommends these freezing conditions to retailers who provide fish intended for raw consumption (for further information, please visit the FDA website). Some exceptions to that rule are bluefin tuna, yellowfin tuna, and farmed salmon. I know that is a mouthful, but it’s the facts.  Other than a few specific organisms of concern for some seafood, sashimi standards are set as any other ready-to-eat item, e.g. sushi.

This means that, aside from the FDA recommendations and local Health Department requirements, there are no laws or recommendations for "sushi/sashimi grade" fish. It is no more than a marketing term. As for those on the serving side, their main concern seems to be with the seafood vendors.  Many of them will declare that the products they provide are "sushi/sashimi" grade but with no standards to back up those claims.  In the U.S. parasite destruction is required for those species where that hazard is identified but you’ll find that most chefs will claim that they use "fresh" salmon and other products. This may be because they do not know, perhaps it is delivered thawed by the local supplier (who may or may not have frozen it according to the requirements), or they may even use fresh, never frozen, salmon.  The term "fresh" for sushi fish has been linked to higher quality in the minds of many consumers and therefore the restaurants use this as a selling point even though the product may have been previously frozen (usually aboard the fishing vessel) and serving certain species without proper freezing is against regulations.

Sushi rice is another critical part of sushi preparation, for many reasons.  Many sushi restaurants use acidification as a control but the final sushi products must be cooled to below 40F before put onto display in a self-service case (in the case of supermarkets, et. al.).  However, sushi restaurants do not cool the items before serving to customers since such a short time lapses between preparation and consumption.  Once the rice is acidified, time is not used as a control and therefore it can be stored at room temperature where the quality is best and it is also easiest with which to work.  As you can see, there are many issues that affect the quality of the sushi served in restaurants or as ‘ready-to-eat’ meals. But with no federal regulations, it’s all about practical standards and health code restrictions. When you eat sushi from a quality establishment, you may expect that the FDA requirements for parasitic destruction have been followed, however you are at the mercy of the preparer to make sure that subsequent to being frozen and thawed, your food has been handled properly.