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Species Name
John Dory
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Latin Name
Zues faber
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Origin
Bay of Plenty, 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
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.
Earthy, Tender, Moderate, Silky
Scorpionfish have a moderate flavor in raw preparations. They have a very tender, silky mouth feel and have a beautiful pink flesh with red skin. The great part of bringing in whole Scorpionfish are the BONES. The most complex flavorful broth. The Scorpionfish is 1/5 a Bouliabase.
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...