Tuna Sashimi, Anyone? A Wednesday Walk
It's been a really long time since my last post here in Wednesday Walk hosted by @tattoodjay. I had been limiting my outdoor activities since the pandemic started and walks were quite few and far between. But now that the situation has normalized I expect the walks to be more regular from hereon, and hopefully, Wednesday Walk posts as well.
I visited our neighborhood makeshift market, also called talipapa, to buy some fish for our cats. While there the fish vendor suddenly brought out a very large fish for slicing and cutting up.
It was really big and it needed two guys to carry it.
The fish vendor said this fish weighed about 50 kilograms or about 110 lbs. He also said I should have been there the day before because the fish they cut up and sliced weighed double or 100 kilograms. Wow!
This fish is called Yellowfin Tuna and is called as such because of its yellow dorsal and tail fins.
The vendor said this is sushi grade Yellowfin tuna with its natural red colored meat ranging from pink to deep cherry or garnet red. This meat is commonly used for tuna sashimi and sushi (maguro), poke, and cooking applications that call for leaving the fish slightly raw in the middle.
Cooking grade yellowfin tuna appears reddish-brown and make for good fish filet.
Here's my fish vendor's stall.
Take note on the right side of the photo above the chunks of meat in front of the lady with the face mask. Those are the sliced Yellowfin tuna meat. Here's a closer look.
The next photos are shots of our neighborhood makeshift market or talipapa where you can find almost any food you need.
Fruits
Veggies
Meat
It's not very upscale but it's convenient. And sometimes, that's enough reason to buy here regardless of how unsanitary and unhygienic it might look. It's like a one stop shopping center where you name it and you surely can find it. Even sushi grade tuna.
Here's a last look of our tuna soon to be sold and feasted on.
That's it folks. Hope you enjoyed this short walk with me. Hope to see you again soon. Have a great rest of the week.
Holy cow!!! If it's sushi grade, I'd definitely be buying that, especially the fatty belly, I love sushi!
Hi @livinguktaiwan. Thanks for joining me in this walk. A very pleasant surprise 😊 I love sushi too and this definitely is a steal for the price they are charging - USD10 per kilo! The fatty belly is always the bestseller. You do know your tuna 👍
I'm wondering what it tastes like
Hi. It's hard to describe but it's the kind that makes you feel it's one of the best you have eaten 😋
judging by its appearance, it seems like it's going to have a completely unique flavor experience!🤩🍴
View of the clean fish market, quite large tuna fish are good for health. Like post. Thank you.
Thanks for the appreciation 👍
Men!!!! I few like having a share of the fish, but I would love to have a taste first.
It's so big.
Just take my word for it. This tuna is really delicious. You just have to try it 😊
Ok
What a yummy fish you got there:).. I hope we can be friends
It really is yummy. Thanks for the visit 😊
Your welcome 🤗
WOW that is a big one, I am not a fan of Tuni or Sushi but my Granddaughter love sit
Thanks for joining the Wednesday Walk :)
Have a great day :)
Hey, @tattoodjay! I finally got around to posting a Wednesday Walk. It was my pleasure to be able to do so. Hopefully, more to come.
As to sushi I think it's an acquired taste, like wine. But for tuna, have you tried it grilled? Especially the belly, the tail and the jaw? They're more preferred here than sushi or sashimi 😊
Nice and clean market.those Fish and other meat look fresh, I want to try the yellow fin tuna but sadly I can't afford it at my current state.
At P500 a kilo it is no joke especially if you are a student. I would like to buy tuna everyday but it is a bit expensive for my taste. Paminsan minsan lang pag may okasyon. Pero talagang masarap 😋