It’ll be mushy. I use it for poke and it’s ok for that.
Braadlee
Wild caught is the first red flag
Is there any account on the packaging about how it was stored after catching/packaging?
Prairie-Peppers
It’s fine, it says flash frozen right on it.
Illustrious_Type_530
I’d eat it
Jumpgate
Yes flash frozen and held at commerical temps for a while 😅
TheGreatDissapointer
I’ve made poke with a similar product and it’s been fine.
Fun fact, fish like this (frozen tuna steak and the like) are frozen in whole loins and cut frozen. The dust created and subsequent clean up are an issue and I always thought that was interesting.
stripedarrows
Waiiiiit…. is this a Kroger “Private Selections” product?
I’mma have to keep an eye out for that next time I’m there, this looks perfect for poke as everyone else is saying.
Tangentkoala
Its good it’ll probably have a mushy texture so to firm it up and to cure it further you can like drench it in a salt and sugar combo for 10 minutes. This way it firms up and you got a little added extra “protection” if you’re paranoid
People generally say to do it for 15 minutes but I find it turns super salty.
Oh and obviously rinse off the salt and sugar after the 10 minute mark
CauliflowerDaffodil
Most of the time, food safety isn’t a clear cut yes/no answer. It’s a calculated risk you take with the amount of (reliable) information you have and your risk tolerance. Would I eat it raw? No, because the package clearly states to cook it thoroughly and there’s no indication at all on if it can be served raw or not, at least not on the front of the packaging. Plus, I’m not personally familiar with this brand and its track record on quality and freshness.
Will you get sick if you eat it raw? Depends on how healthy you are and the robustness of your immune system. If you’re healthy, you’ll likely be ok since tuna is relatively resistant to parasites.
Badmofo96
Grill it ?
Mothballs_vc
Where did you find it? For the life of me I cannot find a grocer around with products labeled as flash frozen and I’m too paranoid to risk it otherwise :/
moreprofessional-acc
I thaw it and eat the block whole. Have done it at least 10 times. No issues. I do like HEB tuna steaks better tho. It says sashimi grade on theirs
Jolly_Roger_881
I eat the Sam’s Club version of this all the time but not for sushi. Quick sear with some sesame oil and soy sauce is how I like it.
Skelebroskl
Ive used it before! Not phenomenal obviously but if you have a craving it will do!!!
kota5191
Sooo beef!!!
kobemin
I would sear it and chill it in fridge
MealFragrant8673
Aldi’s
DanJDare
yes, anything pre frozen is great for sushi safety wise and I’ve never had any issues with texture. Thaw them on a rack in the fridge overnight so they don’t sit in their own defrosting fish juice and they’ll be good to go!
Kittech
I just got this recently and was hoping to make tuna tataki with it, something I have never made before. Would it be okay for that? I also got a butane torch which I also haven’t used it… hoping for a decent result lol.
ilikepoodle
Yes that type of flash frozen tuna is good for sushi but just remember to heed the warning on the bag to remove it from the plastic packaging before defrosting it.
The lack of oxygen in the vacuum packaging can help certain bacteria grow as it defrosts. Put it on a plate and lightly cover it with new plastic wrap to defrost it and you’re good to go.
burngood
Easy idea for both peeling
reysean05
I use the Sam’s Club version for spicy crispy tuna, and it’s surprisingly good.
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I wouldn’t
It’ll be mushy. I use it for poke and it’s ok for that.
Wild caught is the first red flag
Is there any account on the packaging about how it was stored after catching/packaging?
It’s fine, it says flash frozen right on it.
I’d eat it
Yes flash frozen and held at commerical temps for a while 😅
I’ve made poke with a similar product and it’s been fine.
Fun fact, fish like this (frozen tuna steak and the like) are frozen in whole loins and cut frozen. The dust created and subsequent clean up are an issue and I always thought that was interesting.
Waiiiiit…. is this a Kroger “Private Selections” product?
I’mma have to keep an eye out for that next time I’m there, this looks perfect for poke as everyone else is saying.
Its good it’ll probably have a mushy texture so to firm it up and to cure it further you can like drench it in a salt and sugar combo for 10 minutes. This way it firms up and you got a little added extra “protection” if you’re paranoid
People generally say to do it for 15 minutes but I find it turns super salty.
Oh and obviously rinse off the salt and sugar after the 10 minute mark
Most of the time, food safety isn’t a clear cut yes/no answer. It’s a calculated risk you take with the amount of (reliable) information you have and your risk tolerance. Would I eat it raw? No, because the package clearly states to cook it thoroughly and there’s no indication at all on if it can be served raw or not, at least not on the front of the packaging. Plus, I’m not personally familiar with this brand and its track record on quality and freshness.
Will you get sick if you eat it raw? Depends on how healthy you are and the robustness of your immune system. If you’re healthy, you’ll likely be ok since tuna is relatively resistant to parasites.
Grill it ?
Where did you find it? For the life of me I cannot find a grocer around with products labeled as flash frozen and I’m too paranoid to risk it otherwise :/
I thaw it and eat the block whole. Have done it at least 10 times. No issues. I do like HEB tuna steaks better tho. It says sashimi grade on theirs
I eat the Sam’s Club version of this all the time but not for sushi. Quick sear with some sesame oil and soy sauce is how I like it.
Ive used it before! Not phenomenal obviously but if you have a craving it will do!!!
Sooo beef!!!
I would sear it and chill it in fridge
Aldi’s
yes, anything pre frozen is great for sushi safety wise and I’ve never had any issues with texture. Thaw them on a rack in the fridge overnight so they don’t sit in their own defrosting fish juice and they’ll be good to go!
I just got this recently and was hoping to make tuna tataki with it, something I have never made before. Would it be okay for that? I also got a butane torch which I also haven’t used it… hoping for a decent result lol.
Yes that type of flash frozen tuna is good for sushi but just remember to heed the warning on the bag to remove it from the plastic packaging before defrosting it.
The lack of oxygen in the vacuum packaging can help certain bacteria grow as it defrosts. Put it on a plate and lightly cover it with new plastic wrap to defrost it and you’re good to go.
Easy idea for both peeling
I use the Sam’s Club version for spicy crispy tuna, and it’s surprisingly good.