I ususally buy it at the asian market. Is the product at the grocery store the same quality? Is it safe to eat raw?
2006-11-30 05:59:00 · 9 answers · asked by alison p 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Ethnic Cuisine
Unless you live in Japan, the fish you will find at a grocery store will NEVER be safe for eating raw! Of course you might get away with it if you try it - but there's a high risk of contamination, plus the fish won't be fresh enough. Even here in Japan they sell both types of fish - some suitable for eating raw, and some that needs to be cooked.
Sashimi grade fish has to be prepared (gutted, washed, etc.,) at sea, then immediately frozen to a certain temperature. Any fish that hasn't been prepared this way could make you very ill unless it's been cooked.
The only alternative to an Asian market - where it still might not be as fresh as it SHOULD be - would be a fish stall by the sea, which sells fish fresh off the boat. Even THAT isn't quite up to scratch though, because it's not been prepared properly at sea..!
2006-11-30 11:12:24 · answer #1 · answered by _ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends on the grocery store, the quality and freshness of their seafood, etc.
I would ask for sushi-grade fish and also would ask if the fishmonger behind the counter would recommend eating it raw.
Sometimes "fresh" fish was previously frozen-it would have to be fresh and never frozen in order to be eaten raw.
You should be able to smell the fish: if there is no odor, it's fairly fresh.
If you purchase the fish, you must take it home and prepare it asap. Or-let it "cook" in lemon juice and garlic (sit in fridge for at least 25 minutes), ceviche style. That way, the bacteria is killed.
2006-11-30 08:46:14 · answer #2 · answered by Draga M. 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No the grocery store stuff is too variable in quality. Plus the people who work there generally won't handle it properly with an eye to eating it raw. Though if you see some that looks right ask them for it frozen as it usually reaches the store in individually portioned packets. I've done this a few times. If you have a good store you can make friends with the seafood guy....... this helps. But generally I just use it for rolls with spicy tuna as it is chopped and marinated.
2006-11-30 06:10:53 · answer #3 · answered by jackson 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
there is a big difference between tuna siting out to be bought and the stuff in the back for sushi/sashimi. ones been cross contaminated any number of ways the other has only ever touched itself. Sushi fish is one of the healthiest foods ive found. Eat on my friend, and may the mecury aways be canned
2006-11-30 06:03:16 · answer #4 · answered by new81complex 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sushi grade tuna is immediately away prepared and positioned on ice. in the food market? Ask them what grade the tuna is. they're going to allow you to recognize in case you are able to eat it uncooked. i have been universal to ask if it change into alive the day earlier ;) Haaha! Ask in the journey that they have any nonetheless frozen. which will be your best guess.
2016-10-08 00:33:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The grade of fish sold at the regular market is processed differently - do not use for sushi unless using it cooked for rolls like California rolls or caterpillar rolls. Only buy sushi grade fish from a reputable sushi supplier - the stomach you save could be your own.
2006-11-30 07:41:50 · answer #6 · answered by Walking on Sunshine 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2014-09-04 23:50:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if its tag says 'Sushi grade'
2006-11-30 08:02:07 · answer #8 · answered by pathanChe 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if it is sushi grade tuna.
2006-11-30 06:01:39 · answer #9 · answered by tas211 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋