SASHIMI & NIGIRI SUSHI
Elevate your dishes with our specialty fish for Sashimi and Nigiri Sushi. Whether you’re a sushi chef seeking the perfect combination or a restaurant owner looking to offer an unforgettable sushi experience, our range of ingredients will help you achieve just that.
SASHIMI & NIGIRI FISH
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ANAGO IKEJIME
A Japanese culinary treasure, featuring saltwater eel prepared using the ikejime technique for the highest quality. This delicacy offers a refined and tender flavor, perfect for sushi and traditional Japanese dishes.
BANO IKA
A seafood delicacy celebrated for its tender texture and subtly sweet flavor.
ESCOLAR LOIN
A fatty fish with a high oil content and a buttery flavor, Escolar is perfect for gourmet-worthy sushi dishes.
ESCOLAR SAKU
These versatile cuts offer a satiny texture on tender white flesh. The taste is similar to halibut, but with a greater oil and fat content.
Brands:
- MTZ
HAMACHI FILLET
Hamachi is known globally for its velvety texture and melt-in-your-mouth sensation. Incredibly versatile, Hamachi shines in any sashimi or nigiri dish.
Brands:
- MTZ
HAMACHI KAMA
Hamachi Kama is a prized cut of the fish’s collar that offers a delectable blend of tender, flaky meat and buttery goodness.
HAMACHI LOIN
The Hamachi Loin offers an incredible blend of mild flavors and chewy textures that works equally well in any sushi, sashimi, or nigiri dish.
IZUMIDAI
Izumidai is a visually stunning fish with its vibrant coral-pink to orange-red colors. Izumidai offers a mild, sweet flavor that makes it a prized catch for seafood lovers.
MADAKO
Madako, or Japanese Octopus, is known for its translucent body and versatile culinary applications. Its sweet flesh makes it a beloved ingredient in everything from tempura to sashimi.
Brands:
- Tetsujin
MADAKO LEG
The Madako leg is one of the many appendages of the Japanese Octopus. It is a fantastic way to add tenderness and sweetness to dishes.
SHIME SABA
Shime Saba is a delectable Japanese dish of mackerel cured with vinegar and soy sauce. The mackerel’s firm texture and umami-rich taste pairs well with cucumbers, fresh ginger, or miso soup.
SURUME-IKA
Surume-Ika, the Japanese flying squid, is known for its iridescent skin and versatile role in many seafood dishes; Its tender and nutty-flavored flesh is a favorite in Japanese cuisine.
UNAGI
Unagi, also known as freshwater eel, has tender but flaky flesh that can be coated in a caramelized glaze to balance its sweet and savory flavors.
ROE
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IKURA
Otherwise known as salmon caviar, Ikura is rightly called “the jewel of the ocean.” Its mild taste pairs well with a soy sauce or sake marinade, and it can be served atop sushi or as a garnish in dishes.
MASSAGO
Massago is the roe of the capelin fish, a small species found in the North Atlantic and Arctic oceans. Massago has a briny, slightly sweet taste that is often used as a garnish.
Brands:
- MTZ
TOBIKKO
The delicacy known as Tobiko originates from Japan. It comes from the flying fish and is renowned for its vibrant colors, including orange, red, green, and black; Each color has its own unique taste!
SHRIMP
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AMA EBI
Ama Ebi is a type of sweet shrimp whose name reflects the delightful sweetness of its tender flesh. These freshwater or saltwater shrimp are typically served raw.
NOBASHI
Nobashi refers to a method of preparing prawns that results in stretching them for a visually striking and delicious delicacy.
Brands:
- MTZ Marine
ROCK SHRIMP, PEELED AND DEVEINED
With their shells and digestive veins removed beforehand, these shrimp are ready to cook immediately. They offer convenience and a clean appearance.
SHRIMP
These small crustaceans are prized for their tender, sweet, and succulent flesh.
BLACK TIGER SHRIMP, HEADLESS AND SHELL-ON
Black Tiger Shrimp are renowned for their large size, striking black stripes, and sweet flesh. The heads are removed but the shells are intact; This adds visual appeal and flavor to a variety of seafood dishes.
SHRIMP, PEELED AND DEVEINED, TAIL OFF
These shrimp have had their shells, digestive veins, and tails removed. This leaves only the choicest portions of the body, making them convenient and ready to cook.
SHRIMP, PEELED AND DEVEINED, TAIL ON
These shrimp have had their shells and digestive veins removed while retaining the tail, allowing the shellfish to retain its form during cooking.
SHRIMP TEMPURA
A classic Japanese dish featuring succulent shrimp coated in a light, crispy batter and deep-fried to perfection.
SUSHI EBI
Sushi Ebi is a delightfully sweet dish that is made from tender pieces of shrimp served over rice, nigiri-style. It is known for its balance of textures and flavors.
WHITE SHRIMP, HEADLESS AND SHELL-ON
These shrimp have had their heads removed but their shells left intact. The shells can enhance the flavor of soups and broths, and they provide a convenient way to handle the shrimp during cooking and eating.
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