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:
- Color: White
- Texture: Smooth, firm.
- Flavor:
- Oil Content: Medium
- Water Content:
- Translucency:
- Shelf Life:
- Taste: Rich, creamy.
- Compare To: Opakapaka, Onaga
- Cooking:
- Bake: White
- Saute: Excellent
- Sear:
- Grill: Fantastic
- Sashimi: Not recommended
- Other Uses:
- Ordering:
- Fish fillets are always fresh, never frozen. Each fillet is vacuum-sealed with dry lock fresh guard. Minimum order for this species is a 1.5lb. unit. Fillets are skin-on, bone-out and cut into portionable sections. Fillet sections range from 1.5lbs. to 4lbs.