Fresh Autumn Gizzard Shad Sashimi at Home
How to Prepare and Slice Autumn Gizzard Shad Sashimi at Home!
Let’s learn how to make delicious and fresh gizzard shad sashimi at home, perfect for the autumn season. Follow along quickly for the best taste! ♬
Ingredients- Fresh Autumn Gizzard Shad
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, use scissors to carefully trim off all the fins from the gizzard shad (pectoral, pelvic, dorsal, and tail fins). Then, make a long cut along the belly to remove the internal organs.
Step 2
Oh, don’t forget this crucial step before removing the organs! Use the back of a knife or a scaler to thoroughly scrape off all the scales from the fish.
Step 3
Now, rinse the gizzard shad thoroughly under cold running water. It’s especially important to clean the inside of the belly cavity, removing any black membrane or blood clots, to prevent any fishy smell. Rinse it very well!
Step 4
This freshly prepared gizzard shad can also be made into delicious grilled fish (‘Godeungeo Gui’) by scoring the flesh thinly and then pan-frying or air-frying it. (See related recipe: @6919931 for reference)
Step 5
Now, let’s prepare the sashimi! There are generally two ways to slice gizzard shad for sashimi. The first method involves cleanly cutting off the head, and then slicing the body thinly, including the bones. This method allows you to enjoy the texture of the bones.
Step 6
The second method is to fillet the fish thinly, separating the flesh from the bone. Then, discard the firm central bone structure and the head. This method results in sashimi with very few bones, making it much softer and more delicate to eat.
Step 7
Personally, I prefer the second method, filleting the fish and removing the bones. It’s much softer and cleaner to eat without many bones. (My family seems to prefer this method too!)
Step 8
However, please note that the first method, slicing with bones included, yields a slightly larger quantity of fish flesh. Whichever method you choose, the taste of fresh gizzard shad sashimi will be fantastic!
Step 9
And if you happen to have any leftover sashimi, try mixing it with shredded vegetables and a sweet and sour gochujang-based sauce to make ‘Gizzard Shad Namul’ (seasoned sashimi salad). It’s a wonderful dish! (See related recipe: @6918015 for reference)
Step 10
Now, enjoy your fresh and delicious autumn gizzard shad sashimi at home! Wishing you all a strong and energetic day today and tomorrow!
