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Species Name
Sea Bream
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Latin Name
Pagrus auratus
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Origin
North Island New Zealand
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Harvest Method
Ikijime
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Range & Habitat
New Zealand & Australia
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Producer
Range & Habitat
Rich, Creamy, Sweet
Ling is a Cusk Eel also known as Kingclip. It has a texture similar to Lobster and Monkfish. Ikijime Ling is perfect for a Sashimi as it is a light white with a creamy texture. The fish are caught between 100 and 1500 feet deep. Very fatty and very sweet.
Clean, Sweet, Moist
New Zealand Flounder are most related to Sand Dabs. New Zealand Flounder feed in the shallows and can be caught in depths of 100 feet. The waters of New Zealand lend an icy temperature that inundates the Flounder with higher amounts of body "fat". This produces a moist, succulence that offer a silky mouth feel in raw preparations. Sashimi, Sushi, Ceviche, Sear, Saute.
White, Firm, Flavorful
Typically sold as a cooking Sea Bream, the Tarakihi offers a complex natural flavor that is resemblant of sea water with mineral undertones. They have a wonderful balance of sweetness and earthiness. The Tarakihi offers a great yield and diverse abilities as a food fish. Plus, Jackass Morwong is just fun to say...