Hawaiian Walu    

Honolulu Fish Company Walu

Walu has a rich, buttery flavor that is luscious cooked and a delicacy raw.  This exotic sashimi grade fish is also known as "white tuna" because of its rich oil content and tuna like texture. Density and high moisture retention make this a versatile fish to prepare and a valuable commodity raw. Its paper white color marks up especially well on the grill.

 

Characteristics
Taste: sweet, rich, buttery
Texture: moist, tuna like      
Oil content: very high
Color: marshmallow white   
Compare to: ahi,
Cooking Suggestions
Bake: excellent
Saute: excellent
Grill: fantastic
Seared: excellent
Sashimi: excellent

 
Ordering
Fish fillets are always fresh, never frozen
Each fillet is vacuum sealed with dry lock fresh guard
Minimum order for this species is 2 lb units
Fillets are skin on, bone out and cut into portionalbe sections
Fillet sections range from 2 lbs to 10 lbs