Monchong    

 

 

Honolulu Fish Company Monchong

One of the most versatile fish from Hawaii, monchong can only be found in Hawaii. Available year round, monchong is a great menu item that can be used in a variety of applications. Snow white meat that is firm enough for the grill yet is tender with a high oil content which preserves moisture and offers a unique deep buttery flavor. Semi firm meat, cooks to a tender white flaky finish.Great for grilling, saute, bake or fantastic for poaching.

 

Characteristics
Taste: rich, creamy
Texture: smooth, firm
Oil content: medium
Color: white
Compare to: opakapaka, onaga   
Cooking Suggestions
Bake: excellent
Saute: excellent
Grill: fantastic
Seared: excellent
Sashimi: not recommended

 

Ordering
Fish fillets are always fresh, never frozen
Each fillet is vacuum sealed with dry lock fresh guard
Minimum order for this species is 1.5 lb units
Fillets are skin on, bone out and cut into fillets             
Fillet range from 1.5 lbs to 4 lbs