Hawaiian Ahi 2+
Ahi sashimi 2+ grade is a very high quality sashimi grade. Apple red color makes this meat the most popular grade for applications that call for searing or rare grilling. We love to use the 2+ grade for poke.
- Characteristics:
- Color: Blooms red
- Texture: Dry, sticky.
- Flavor: Buttery
- Oil Content: High, visible fat.
- Water Content: Medium
- Translucency:
- Shelf Life: 6-10 days
- Taste:
- Compare To:
- Cooking:
- Bake: Blooms red
- Saute:
- Sear: Ecellent
- Grill: Fantastic
- Sashimi: Excellent; carpachio, tartar, poke.
- Other Uses:
- Ordering:
- Ahi loins are always fresh, never frozen. Each Ahi loin is vacuum sealed with dry lock fresh guard. Minimum order for this species is 5lb. units. Ahi loins are skin-on, bone-out and bloodline trimmed. Ahi loin sections range from 5 lbs. to 25 lbs.