Kajiki
Kajiki is the all time classic grilling fish and very similar to tuna when eaten raw. It's opaque cream color meat cooks to a clean white color and makes an ideal plate presentation. Raw kajiki is a little known secret of the Hawaiian Islands. Sashimi qualities offer a smooth tuna like flavor and a candy texture that can be used in poke, tartar, or simply sliced.
- Characteristics:
- Color: White
- Texture: Smooth and firm
- Flavor:
- Oil Content: Medium
- Water Content:
- Translucency:
- Shelf Life:
- Taste: Smooth, creamy
- Compare To: Hebi, Nairagi
- Cooking:
- Bake: White
- Saute: Excellent
- Sear: Excellent
- Grill: Fantastic
- Sashimi: Excellent
- Other Uses:
- Ordering:
- Kajiki fillets are always fresh, never frozen. Each fillet is vacuum-sealed with dry lock fresh guard. Minimum order for this species is a 2lb. unit. Fillets are skin-on, bone-out and cut into portionable sections. Fillet sections range from 2lbs. to 15lbs.