New Arrival: Fresh Air-Flown Japanese Madai / Red Sea Bream ~1.7kg - Islandwide Delivery
✨Fresh Air-Flown Japanese Madai / Red Sea Bream (Est. 1.7kg) – The Crown Jewel of Japanese Seafood✨
Experience the refined elegance of authentic Japanese Madai (真鯛 / Red Sea Bream), fresh air-flown directly from Japan. Celebrated in Japanese culinary culture as the ultimate symbol of celebration and good fortune, Madai is prized by top sushiyas for its firm, translucent white-and-pinkish flesh, delicate natural sweetness, and clean, umami-rich flavor.
Expertly semi-dressed (gills and guts removed) to lock in maximum ocean-fresh quality while minimizing kitchen prep time.
Product Details
Availability: Limited Weekly Stock (Freshly caught & air-flown weekly)
Estimated Weight: Approx. 1.7kg whole fish (Please note the weight will vary between +- 75g)
Condition: Fresh Air-Flown / Chilled (Semi-Dressed: Gills & Guts Removed)
Ingredients: 100% Fresh Air-Flown Japanese Red Sea Bream (Pagrus Major)
Best Consumed Within: 1–2 days for raw Sashimi / 3 days for cooked dishes
Flavor Profile: Clean, delicately sweet, and light with a firm, velvety bite and deep natural umami
Origin: Japan
How To Prepare
Storage Upon Arrival: Keep chilled in the coldest part of your refrigerator (0–2°C) until ready to process.
Prep & Descaling: Gently scrape off remaining fine scales under cold running water using a fish scaler or the back of a knife. Pat thoroughly dry with paper towels.
Filleting: Perform a Sanbutsu-oroshi (3-piece fillet) for sashimi, nigiri, or cooking. Save the head and bones for an extraordinarily rich dashi stock (Ara-zaku).
Serving Suggestions
Sashimi / Yubiki Style: Slice thinly for raw sashimi, or try Matsukawazukuri (pour boiling water over the skin side briefly to crisp it, then shock in ice water) to highlight the rich umami layer right under the skin!
Classic Shabu-Shabu & Rice: Enjoy thin raw slices lightly swirled in hot kelp dashi (Shabu-Shabu) or simmered over Japanese rice (Tai-Meshi).
Salt-Grilling & Steaming: Salt-grill fillets or steam with ginger, scallions, and light shoyu to showcase the firm, succulent white flakes.
💡 Pro Tip: Don't discard the head! Split the Madai head in half and salt-grill it (Kabuto-yaki) or simmer it with soy, sake, and mirin (Kabutoni) for some of the juiciest, most flavorful meat on the fish!
Storage Instructions
🧊 Keep Chilled: Keep refrigerated at 0–2°C immediately upon delivery.
⏱️ Best Consumed: Enjoy raw for sashimi within 1–2 days of delivery; cook within 3 days for maximum flavor and texture.
🫙 After Filleting: Wrap clean fillets tightly in absorbent seafood paper and cling wrap, storing them in the coldest part of your chiller to maintain peak moisture balance.
Bring home the true Japanese celebration fish—delicately sweet, air-flown fresh weekly, and ready for your next gourmet feast! 🐟🇯🇵✨