Description
Wild Yellowfin Tuna: A High-Quality Product for Sushi and Other Dishes
Yellowfin tuna fillet, also known as Ahi, is a premium loin prized for its mild, rich flavor and succulent texture. This type of tuna is often used for making top-quality sushi (#1 sushi-grade), as well as for frying, grilling, and carpaccio.
Advantages of Yellowfin Tuna:
- High quality: ideally suited for sushi due to its freshness and tenderness.
- Versatility: suitable for raw dishes, frying, grilling, carpaccio, and other culinary methods.
- Firm texture: retains juiciness when cooked.
- Mild flavor: possesses a rich, slightly sweet taste that many enjoy.
Cooking Recommendations:
- Raw dishes: ideal for sushi, sashimi, and poke bowls.
- Frying and grilling: it is recommended to cook to medium-rare to preserve the flavor and texture.
- Thawing: if the fillet is frozen, thaw it in the refrigerator, avoiding refreezing.
- Cooking temperature: the internal temperature of cooked tuna should reach 65°C for safety.
Product Characteristics:
- Color: bright red when raw, becomes beige or gray when cooked.
- Texture: firm but juicy.
- Taste: mild, slightly sweet, and rich.
- Grade: often graded according to Japanese standards, AAA sushi-grade is the highest quality level.
Applications:
- Sushi and sashimi: a classic use.
- Carpaccio: served raw with dressing.
- Frying and grilling: yellowfin tuna steaks will be a highlight of your table.
Why choose yellowfin tuna?
Yellowfin tuna loin is a great alternative to bluefin tuna. It is distinguished by its high quality, versatility in cooking, and rich flavor. We prepare our tuna on the day of shipment to ensure maximum freshness.
Enjoy the rich taste of yellowfin tuna in sushi, carpaccio, or grilled!
