Striped Jack (Shima-Aji)
J Value
SKU 265002
฿ 700/ 200g

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Origin
"**Shimaaji** from Nagasaki is fish raised in high-quality farms in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. Shimaaji is renowned for its delicious taste, with tender and sweet flesh. It is often enjoyed as sashimi due to its rich fat content and intense flavor. Additionally, it can be prepared in other dishes, such as grilled with salt or simmered in soy sauce. The farming of shimaaji in Nagasaki is closely monitored for quality, resulting in fresh fish with a unique flavor. Fish raised in these controlled environments often have better flesh quality compared to some wild-caught fish, due to the meticulous care they receive."
Description
"シマアジ (Shimaaji) or striped jack is a fish known for its sweet flavor and firm flesh. Here are popular dishes made with shimaaji: - **Sashimi**: Fresh shimaaji has a sweet taste and firm texture. When prepared as sashimi, it highlights the fish's natural flavor and is served with wasabi and soy sauce. - **Sushi**: Shimaaji is well-suited for sushi. Its sweet, tender flesh pairs excellently with sushi rice and soy sauce. - **Shioyaki**: Salt is sprinkled on shimaaji and then it is grilled until fragrant. This method brings out the fish's natural flavor and makes the flesh taste more intense. - **Teriyaki**: Grilled shimaaji with teriyaki sauce, where the slightly sweet and salty sauce enhances the fish’s flavor, making it even more delicious. - **Karaage**: Shimaaji is coated in flour and deep-fried until crispy. Served with tartar sauce or a sauce of choice, this dish offers a delightful combination of crispy exterior and tender interior. - **Mushi**: Steamed shimaaji with soy sauce, ginger, and sake, which imparts a fragrant and well-rounded flavor to the fish and sauce."