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Hamachi (Yellowtail) Sashimi
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Hamachi (Yellowtail) Sashimi

Hamachi (Yellowtail) Sashimi presents thinly sliced fresh yellowtail belly dressed with a chilled mixture of fresh yuzu juice and dark Japanese soy sauce. The dish is garnished with thinly sliced red chili and fresh coriander leaves, highlighting the fish’s natural richness and delicate flavor with bright, citrusy, and mildly spicy accents.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

  • 1 ide Yellowtail super fresh, aka hamachi
  • 1 red chili
  • 1 handful Coriander fresh leaves
  • 40 ml yuzu juice fresh
  • 20 ml soy sauce dark Japanese variety

Instructions

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  1. Mix the soy sauce and fresh yuzu juice together and put in the refrigerator.
  2. Slice the hamachi (yellowtail) very thinly (belly part works best as its super fatty and tasty).
  3. Lay the slices on the plate and pour the Yuzu sauce over the fish generously.
  4. Garnish with the thin slices of fresh chili and coriander.
Hints:
  1. This little starter needs to be eaten quickly to enjoy as much as possible the freshness and kick.
  2. If you have problems finding Hamachi, try using seabass belly as an alternative.
  3. You should be able to find Yuzu juice bottled at your nearest Japanese store.

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