Preparing raw fish

Adiyahu · Post by **Adiyahu** » Sun 21 Dec 2008 15:09

Hello,

I've been wanting to try raw fish .. but not sure if I'm missing something here..
Are there specific types of fish that are edible raw for humans?
Do they all have to be saturated or marinated for a while?

I know I was once able to eat a fish raw, maybe cod..but it was frozen and disgusting.

But then last week I got a fresh fish, Tilapia which is very popular. I wasn't gonna tell the fish guy I was looking to eat raw, but he said it needs no special treatment or seasoning so I thought it could work.

Anyway, the fish was as edible as rubber, for any human (my cats had a party). Hence my questions above ^

Thanks!

fictor · Post by **fictor** » Sun 21 Dec 2008 16:02

I think all kinds of fish can be eaten raw. Some of course tastes better
than other.

You dont need to marinate it.

I sugest you go to a sushi resturant and try out some different types of sashimi, then you get an idea of what types you like.

Good luck!

Adiyahu · Post by **Adiyahu** » Sun 21 Dec 2008 21:09

thanks
I couldn't even taste the one I bought, it was like biting into a tire..

avo · Post by **avo** » Mon 22 Dec 2008 04:23

I second the notion of going to a sushi bar. Tell the sushi chef that you are new to raw fish, and ask what he would recommend.

Once you know what to expect, there's a sticky thread called "List of fish: the good, the bad and everything in between" that distinguishes which fish are tasty, and those that are not. Check it out.

Cheers.

fictor · Post by **fictor** » Mon 22 Dec 2008 09:00

One more thing; be sure to ask for sashimi, not sushi!

Sashimi is sushi without the rice, veggies, seeds, soy and sea-weeds.
In other words, it is just fish

YouTube · Post by **RRM** » Mon 22 Dec 2008 19:25

Check out the "sticky" thread above; the top thread of this animal food section.

Adiyahu · Post by **Adiyahu** » Tue 23 Dec 2008 02:24

well I already read the sticky before starting the thread, but my question was basically, is any preparation required or can those fishes be eaten straight up, no slicing, no vinegar, no marinate, no nothing?

the sticky fish thread says Tilapia is great, but again, i took a bite into it and it didn't even have my teethmark. and i have some teeth.

are those fish you mention softer and actually edible straight-up, raw?

I live in a relatively non-urban area where there are many fish shops and little Japanese restaurants, so... and besides, I would rather deal with my food on my own, anyway. I'm trying to eat whole foods not fancy shmancy recipes, which are expensive too.

fictor · Post by **fictor** » Tue 23 Dec 2008 07:43

Try to buy some very fresh, raw salmon. This is one of the most
popular sushi/sashimi fish in my country, Norway.

If you can get your hands of some raw tuna (not tinned, canned)
this might be even easier to get to like, if one are, as you, new to raw
fish.

Theese to kinds needs no preparation if you buy fillets. Just cut
them into apropriate pieces, thats all.

Good luck!

Adiyahu · Post by **Adiyahu** » Tue 23 Dec 2008 15:51

thanks!

is it recommended to get the fish cleaned or take it home as it is (which would probably be fresher, maybe have caviar, but tougher to deal with)?

fictor · Post by **fictor** » Tue 23 Dec 2008 19:27

I would have the people at the fish store make fillets out of it, dont
buy the whole fish, unless you are skilled in making fillets yourself.