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Tag: 活け締め

The different cuts of sashimi tuna displayed in a neta box at a michelin starred sushi restaurant.

The science of ageing fish for sushi

One of the main misconceptions when it comes to sushi served at high end sushi establishments is that the quality … More

ageing fish, Ikejime, kombujime, rigor mortis, sushiya, tuna, 活け締め
Inserting a wire through the spinal cord of an eel using the ikejime method.

What is Ikejime 活け締め

What is Ikejime? Ikejime (Ikejime/活け締め;Ikijime/活き締め) is a technique for killing fish that was developed in Japan specifically designed to preserve … More

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