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Tag: tuna

Simmered tuna eyes in a copper sauce pan.

Simmered Tuna Eye

Simmered Tuna Eyes: An acquired taste in Japanese cuisine. Rich, yet chewy, served with rich sauce

tuna, Tuna eye, 煮物, 鮪, 鮪の目玉
A raw tuna collar in preparation for grilling.

How To Grill Tuna Collar

Mastering the art of grilling tuna collar—charred, flavorful, and perfectly cooked inside, a delightful addition to your dinner table

Maguro, tuna, きマグロのかま, マグロ
Filleting a tuna at a Japanese market.

How To Breakdown A Tuna Head

Explore the flavorful and affordable parts of a tuna head: collar, cheeks, and eyes. Learn to break it down safely for culinary delights!

Maguro, tuna, マグロの頭
Portioning a skipjack tuna into belly and back fillet for sushi.

Katsuo Sushi Recipe

Experience Edomae tradition with our Katsuo (Skipjack Tuna) Sushi Recipe. Learn its seasonal nuances and precise preparation techniques

Edomae, Katsuo, Nigiri, sashimi, skipjack tuna, smoke, Sushi, tuna, カツオ, 鰹
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
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