Kaku    

 

Honolulu Fish Company Kaku

Kaku roam the crystal clear blue open oceans around the Hawaiian Islands and are rarely seen near shore. Kaku are very rich in thick and tasty type of oil that lends itself well to grilling. The meat is a cross between firm tuna texture and sea bass. This fish is well suited for Mediterranean cooking applications and stewed or marinated forms.

 

Characteristics
Taste: strong oil flavor
Texture: firm, supple, sea bass          
Oil content: heavy, thick     
Color: grey green, cooks off white   
Compare to: sea bass, mahi
Cooking Suggestions
Bake: excellent
Saute: excellent
Grill: fantastic
Seared: good
Sashimi: adventurous

 
Ordering
Kaku fillets are always fresh, never frozen
Each fillet is vacuum sealed with dry lock fresh guard
Minimum order for kaku is a 1.5 lb unit
Fillets are skin on, bone out and cut into portionalbe sections
Fillet sections range from 1.5 lbs to 4 lbs