Is this Otoro good enough for sashimi? Seller quoted a price of 45 usd/kg

11 comments

1. I have no idea about prices at your place as it varies absurdly from country/region.
   Looks a bit like a small tuna, and small belliles arent proper tchutoro, let alone otoro… Those very visible, thick fibers will be tough and could ruin your experience.

2. Ya It doesn’t look great, looks chewy.

3. Thanks guys! I had a feeling that the price was too good to be true

4. More then enough you can get 3 blocks out of that prime BF Belly let us know how it was I would do some seared in there I find that I can only eat so much O-toro just to oily for my tummy🤙🤙🤙

5. That looks great, and the people talking about the large fibers have just never broken down a smaller bluefin belly before. That’s also a fair wholesale price.

6. Slice it against the grain and then score lightly. You’ll be good. Source: a chef.

7. I personally wouldn’t use it for sashimi, too many tendons, but there’s people who would power through that.

8. Honestly try it, if its awesome it’s worth the price, if not then no.

9. Wrap in tuna paper or butcher paper, age, rewrap frequently. The sinew will soften.

10. Take a bite …I agree the fibers look like they *could* be tough but won’t know till you try. Pop a piece in your mouth and then decide…it’s what I would personally do anyway. Enjoy, it looks like a nice cut of fish

11. I love to cut along the sinew, then use a spoon and scoop the meat out and mince it to make negitoro. Super delicious way to eat otoro. Mix it with sushi rice and just a bit of soy sauce/wasabi it makes for an awesome don bowl.